DEI is an American Value
Liberty and Justice for All; All men are created equal; and E Pluribus Unum are all values upon which our country was founded. These values were then codified into the Constitution, the Fourteenth Amendment, the Civil Rights Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and various other amendments and laws.
New on the block is the phrase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which means basically the same thing as Liberty and Justice for ALL. Put simply, DEI is an anti-discrimination program advocating for the fair treatment of all people. DEI programs promote fairness and equal opportunity, core values of our country and of my faith.
There is a lot of gaslighting going on about DEI and merit-based hiring. Some in the political world have demonized DEI falsely claiming it is a form of discrimination and results in the promotion of unqualified people. In fact, it is just the opposite. DEI programs advocate for fairness and opportunities that help people reach their potential. Unfortunately, the stigmatizing of DEI may lead to legalized discrimination and the hiring of privileged people in spite of their questionable qualifications. That is what is happening today. Perhaps it is the intended outcome of the gaslighting.
Regardless of which phrase is used, Liberty and Justice for All; All men are created equal; E Pluribus Unum; or DEI, we must stay true to our American Values.
