USANews版 - So should black eyes be 'redlisted' too? |
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发帖数: 29846 | 1 And why wouldn't Native Americans take offense to the redlist?
Things are getting really stupid:
StupidPolice chiefs have banned the word ‘blacklist’ over fears it is
racist.
They have also struck out its opposite – ‘whitelist’ – which is used
by IT workers for a list of acceptable email contacts.
Scotland Yard employees have been told to use ‘red’ and ‘green’
instead.
The move baffled officers, who said it would do little to help the force
emerge from its latest racism crisis.
Thirteen reports of racism, involving 27 officers and staff, are being
probed by the Met and the independent police watchdog.
One officer said: ‘Frankly we all sigh when things like this come
around. Lots of good work is done to make sure policing reaches into all
parts of society and helps the most vulnerable. This is not it.’
The ban emerged in an email to Yard IT staff from security services
chief Brian Douglas. He wrote: ‘IB (Information Board) are uncomfortable
with the use of the term whitelist (and I presume blacklist).
'I am sure we can appreciate the sensitivity around the use of such
terminology today so please ensure it is no longer used.'
The measure is part of a drive by police chiefs to stamp out racism
within the force. But officers within the organisation are said to have
described the latest orders as 'bizarre'.
I like the word stupid. Seems to fit. |
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