<< I strongly suspect that concepts like "racism" or "reverse discrimination"
are ex post facto rationalizations used by people to explain away negative
personal experiences. >>
Except, of course, when they're not (rationalizations). Case in point: My department just hired a new dietitian. A recent grad was chosen. One of the points in her favor: she'd be "less set in her ways" and would "fit in better" than an over-40 and more experienced candidate. Well, those are, I suppose, somewhat valid points - but nothing to do with her actual skills.
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