Reverse Discrimination?

The case of discrimination against the firefighters in New Haven CT is clearly racial. The fact that laws supposed to prevent racism created this situation does not change the reality that the decision not to promote these people is based upon their race.
The fact that they are white does not mean that they cannot be discriminated against. This is discrimination. It is not “reverse discrimination”! What does that mean? Reverse discrimination? The two terms do not combine into a coherent expression! Discrimination is not directional, it is impartial and refers to the treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on individual merit.
To label discrimination against a white person as “reverse” implies that discrimination is an act committed by white people against people of other races. This is in itself a racist view. Isn’t the goal of our society to treat all people as being equal? Everyone took the same exams; those that scored the highest on the exams earned the right to the positions and should receive the jobs. Equality. Fairness.

Immediate action required

Why is the Obama administration in such a hurry to pass all their new programs? I would prefer that the government took the time to get a bill right rather than rush it through, as with the AIG bonuses in the bail out. The administration was aware of these bonuses and chose to rush through an inadequate policy rather than address and correct the problem.
Since Mr. Obama took office we have been told that it is imperative that we; act now, move quickly, pass this before it is too late, and that we must take advantage before the window of opportunity closes. We are given only a broad overview of plans with details to be filled in after the legislation is passed, like with the stimulus plan.
Are they trying to push through a specific agenda before most Americans know what is happening? There is a difference between decisive action and reckless behavior.

America must lead

America must resume her role as the leader regarding international conflicts. The UN is great for supplying aid to those in need, but completely ineffectual at enforcing her own resolutions. The US does not need UN approval to do what is right and necessary, in general, or in regard to the North Korean missile test. Europeans will complain if we take decisive action or if we wait, as they will, until a situation is out of control.
When Americans are at risk America must act! We should have already been addressing the piracy issue, but when a ship under a US Flag is attacked, the US must respond!
In response to this attack on American citizens and assets Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that “More generally we think the world must come together and end the scourge of piracy." WRONG! The US must take the initiative in putting an end to piracy. We should not have waited this long, we must act now and set the example for the world.