I’m writing to ask the Council not to remove the Inclusion Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the Employee Handbook. I cannot understand why asking people to treat others with dignity and respect is something that anyone would find objectionable. Isn’t the first thing we teach our children, be kind, treat your classmates with respect, be inclusive in your games? Don’t many go to church to hear the preacher remind us to treat others as we would like to be treated?
Why would anyone find a statement objectionable which encourages diversity, which is an opportunity to learn of the richness inherent in our differences; equity, simply treating people equally; Inclusion, not leaving people out of opportunities for which they are qualified. Why?
– Judy Fauntleroy
Bob Parker says
Thank you for standing up and supporting DEI principles. I second your sentiments of treating all with respect and compassion and of equal opportunity.
Reed Fawell 3 says
As I mentioned earlier, I do not find the subject statement now found in County Council handbook to be a DEI statement. The Council statement reads:
“The County is committed to: (1) maintaining an inclusive, productive, supportive, open, innovative, and equitable workplace environment in which every individual is valued for his or her unique characteristics; (2) fostering respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences; and (3) enabling employees to reach their full potential, thus enhancing the relationships among ourselves and optimizing the quality of services to our residents and our fellow employees.”
If you want to learn what a DEI statement requires reads the book “America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything, by Christopher Rufo, published in July, 2023.
Rick Hughes says
You are exactly right! Thanks for taking the time to write…
Anne Stalfort says
I agree, Judy.
Bishop Joel Marcus Johnson says
Thank you for this straight forward, powerful moral statement.