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Damore's memo was in favor of diversity.

Left and Right alike favor diversity, it how you get there where they disagree.

Diversity does not mean supporting the thought police, encouraging mob mentalities, and adopting zero tolerance attitudes.

A sizable majority of Americans do support gay marriage by almost 2:1, but they are very closely divided on other LGBT issues, particularly around what should and shouldn't be funded by the tax payer, etc.

And while Americans value diversity they also value freedom.

Scientifically the role of biology in gender behavior is not a settled issue, despite the many wishing to declare it so. I do not agree with the conclusions to which Damore jumped, nor do I feel strongly that biology was particularly relevant to the point he was trying to make. But it amazes me how even broaching the discussion triggers people.




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