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Manstett

DEI being hijacked by extreme left of the LGBTQ community. Opinion?

Do you really think parading people like Sam Brinton, the guy with his head shaved, a beard, wearing an off the shoulder red sequin dress and earrings have people saying "we need more like him in our organization." If we would have sent him into a paper mill or a steel mill or an auto manufacturer we'd have been laughed out of the building and been pulled from the job specs. I can assure you that the Japanese or the Europeans would have laughed all the way to the bank.

asked on Monday, Feb 17, 2025 10:56:26 PM by Manstett

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Bo Bennett, PhD writes:

Seems just an opinion and assertion to me.

posted on Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 06:36:48 AM

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The statement and question present several logical issues and potential biases:

1. **Straw Man Fallacy**: The argument potentially misrepresents the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement by focusing on one individual as representative of an entire community or movement. The DEI initiative is much broader and focuses on systemic issues and inclusion across various demographics, not just on a single person's appearance or identity.

2. **Hasty Generalization**: The opinion may be generalizing the attitudes of entire industries or cultures based on personal assumptions or stereotypes. Assuming that all organizations or cultures would uniformly react negatively to Sam Brinton or equate their reaction to the entire DEI movement lacks substantive evidence.

3. **Appeal to Fear**: The mention of being "laughed out of the building" and "laughing all the way to the bank" suggests a fear-based rationale, which may not align with actual practices or policies in diverse and progressive workplaces.

4. **Cultural Bias**: There is an implicit suggestion that certain cultures (e.g., Japanese or European) have a homogenous view that would dismiss DEI, which overlooks the diversity of perspectives and practices within those cultures.

5. **Ad Hominem**: Criticizing Sam Brinton based on their appearance rather than their competency or contributions involves an ad hominem fallacy, which distracts from substantive discussions about the value and implementation of DEI initiatives.

These logical flaws weaken the argument, and understanding the broader context of DEI is crucial to engaging in a more nuanced discussion. DEI is about fostering inclusive environments where individuals are valued for their contributions, not solely about their appearance or identity.
answered on Monday, Feb 17, 2025 10:56:36 PM by AI Fallacy Master

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