If we were on a trek, and children and old folks were among the travelers, would we think it so wrong if an effort were organized to help the children, to help the old-timers?
"Oh, no, you can't do that," someone from the camp calls out. "Everyone must be equal. We don't single out one group for aid. We help them all. If we are to help those in need, we cannot do it by designating groups that are to receive help. That is not fair."
This is how it seems to me we are reacting to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. We establish programs to help at-risk groups and someone comes along and objects, saying the DEI programs, themselves, are exclusive.
At-risk groups deserve a focus. Why would we deny them? Would we tell children and old folks they do not deserve any special attention if we were on a trek and they were falling behind?
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