If you were on a hiring committee, and your otherwise-qualified-candidate had a political opinion you objected to in this way, perhaps with a similar donation, would you refuse to hire them?

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madeofpalk 6 days ago | parent | next [-]

Depends what you mean by “political opinion”.

If it’s about government fiscal policy, probably not. If it’s more along the lines of discriminating against or undermining people’s rights, then yeah I would refuse to hire them.

	▲	account42 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		Perhaps we need stronger laws against discrimination then.

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amrocha 6 days ago | parent | prev [-]

If you were about to hire a candidate and then found out that they donate regularly to the “Arrest kbelder and deport them to El Salvador” fund, would you hire them?

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kbelder 6 days ago | parent [-]

Is that a no?

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amrocha 6 days ago | parent [-]

It’s easy to claim neutrality when it’s other people being oppressed

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kbelder 5 days ago | parent [-]

Ok. I actually think you ought to be able to refuse to hire somebody you disagree with like that. I think you would be very wrong in doing so, though.

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amrocha 5 days ago | parent [-]

Would it be wrong to refuse to hire a neonazi? What kind of people do you think your organization will attract if you start hiring neonazis?

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account42 4 days ago | parent [-]

Ones that are sane enough not to bring culture war drama to the office.

	▲	amrocha 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		I guess “kill all jews” is culture war drama now