Everyone is avoiding the actual point. Why?
It's easy for people to say that hiring the most qualified is always best. But some are purposely ignoring the affirmative action laws that go against common sense.
For years, we strived to be 'colorblind' and now they call you racist if you don't openly acknowledge your 'privilege' if you are white and the fact that minorities are automatically victims.
To do that, you have to first believe the left's narrative that being white is inherently better and being black means you are innately disadvantaged. From there, the left believes that blacks must be given extra help to be equal with whites, hence programs like affirmative action. Many minorities are both insulted and outraged by the notion that they cannot compete with whites on a level playing field.
If someone is racist, they won't care who is more qualified, regardless of the color of the applicant. Any good business person knows the value of an employee with good training and experience. It's a shame that quotas must be met and the best candidates are often rejected.
It's those seeking good paying jobs that hold the responsibility of meeting whatever criteria is required to qualify for the job. If some get a shortcut, where is the incentive to try harder? Fair competition tends to inspire people to reach their full potential. This is especially important in critical fields, such as medical and engineering. We can't afford to lower standards just because some on the left believe that is necessary in order to have their idea of diversity in the workforce.
