Affirmative Action

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The writer argues that it is moral to treat all persons with the respect and dignity they deserve. The writer proposes that to set up programs and quotas, to legally force companies to hire a certain group of people with a certain set of traits, results in disrespect and resentment. The paper discusses how disabled veterans should be given the utmost in support and opportunity to reintegrate into society. The writer further argues that this can only be done properly if the disabled persons themselves are consulted thoroughly to determine their qualifications and their wishes.

From the Paper:

"In terms of the morality of such preferential treatment programs, there are even more perspectives to consider when focusing on disabled veterans. Firstly, one should consider the fact that disabled veterans are in a somewhat unique position. They were injured in a profession that they had been highly qualified for. In preferential treatment programs, they are brought into jobs that they are still qualified for with the only difference being the disadvantage of physical disability. The question of qualification is therefore not necessarily a consideration in this case. On the other hand, the DVAAP focuses strongly and specifically on pushing for greater numbers of employed disabled veterans."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ball, Carolyn & Haque, Akhlaque (2003, Fall). "Diversity in religious practice: Implications of Islamic values in the public workplace" Public Personnel Management. Washington: Vol. 32, Iss. 3.
• Muhl, Charles J. (1999, Jan). "Affirmative action requirements" Monthly Labor Review. Washington: Vol. 122, Iss. 1.
• U.S. Department of Transportation. (2004, July 22) "Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DAAVP)" Personnel Management Manual. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/orders/m30001c/p1ch2s4.htm

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