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Opponents of Prop 107 now believe that admitted colorblind policies promote institutional racism!!

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Listen to this clip from a No on 107 spokesperson (recorded at a press conference that they held on 10/27/2010) who first says that Prop 107 will continue institutionalized racism and then admits that Prop 107 is a colorblind policy. Even George Orwell couldn’t do enough mental gymnastics to follow this logic.

Vote YES on 107 to end “affirmative action” policies that give preference based on race or sex in college admissions, public contracting, and public employment. A YES vote on 107 will promote the original ideal of the 1964 Civil Rights Act: Colorblind government.
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Best person for job one who deserves it - YUMA SUN Opinion

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:48:00 GMT

Wow, I read the Oct. 25 letter from the third year law students at University of Arizona opposing Proposition 107. My guess is the reason they oppose it is because they are not in the top of their class. Heaven forbid the best qualified get what they rightly deserve

Let me give you an example. About 20 years ago at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, they had a sergeant's test for five openings. The four officers who got the four highest scores got the promotion. The fifth spot was given to a minority who finished more than 100 spots down in the test scores. That was the rules — they had to promote a minority. This sergeant performed his job improperly and was eventually allowed to retire after an investigation.

I support Prop 107. I think the best person for the position should get it.

When I have to pay outrageous fees to an attorney, I want the best. I don't want someone who got into school because of their race or gender. I want someone who got the position because they earned it and don't care what race or gender they are. It is opposing Prop 107 that divides this country, giving to those who don't deserve it because they just happen to be the right race or gender.

There were two names on letter but the writers say 98 others approved the letter. I think I can find 100 law students at the top of their game, who studied hard and earned their ranking, to oppose them. They are the ones who have worked hard. Why should they be bypassed because someone happens to be of a different race or gender?

Gail Smith

Yuma

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Affirmative action no longer needed- The Arizona Republic Oct 26, 2010

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:36:00 GMT

Affirmative action wasn't meant to be a perpetual-motion machine. The policy served an important purpose, making up for missing opportunities in education and the workplace. But over time, the drawbacks have come to outweigh the advantages.

Voters should pull the plug. They should approve Proposition 107, which would amend the Arizona Constitution to ban affirmative-action programs in public employment, public education or public contracting.

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ACRI Chair obtains injunction following Twitter threat

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:05:00 GMT

‘No one should be threatened with violence in our nation because of their views’

PHOENIX – Shortly after Ward Connerly, founder and chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute (ACRI), participated in a debate against Rep. David Lujan, D-Dist. 15, on Prop. 107, known as the Arizona Civil Rights Amendment, hosted by the Goldwater Institute last Thursday, Steve Russell sent out a message from his Twitter account stating he “would not hesitate to punch [C]onnerly in the face if I saw him.”

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Political leaders debate merits of Proposition 107

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:51:00 GMT

"Race is always a contentious issue," said Ward Connerly, setting the stage for a debate Thursday in Phoenix over Proposition 107, which seeks a constitutional amendment to ban state-sponsored affirmative action.

Connerly's group, the American Civil Rights Institute, has spearheaded an effort to ban affirmative action nationally. Now, Connerly, a Californian, has taken his fight to Arizona.

On Thursday, he attempted to persuade an audience of about 40 people at the Goldwater Institute that the nation has reached the point that affirmative action is doing more harm than good.

"We are as polarized now about race as we have ever been," he said. "No one should enter the competition with an expectation that they are going to be discriminated against or given preferential treatment. It (Prop. 107) seeks to enshrine in your Constitution . . . equal treatment for all."

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Court Restrains Affirmative Action Activist for Threatening Prop. 107 Supporter

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:15:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Court issues restraining order against anti-Prop 107 spokesperson who threatens to assault Ward Connerly

A Maricopa County Court official today issued a legal restraining order against the spokesperson of the group opposing Proposition 107 after he threatened to physically assault a pro-Prop 107 leader. Anti-Prop. 107 spokesperson Steve Russell was ordered to stay more than 100 feet away from anti-affirmative action leader Ward Connerly after Russell sent a message threatening to assault Connerly Thursday night.

Proposition 107 would ban race and gender based affirmative action in Arizona. Connerly is nationally known for opposing government race and gender preferences and was participating in a debate on Prop. 107 hosted by the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix. Russell is a spokesperson for ‘Protect Arizona’s Freedom’, the group supporting Arizona’s existing affirmative action programs and opposing Prop. 107. Russell was not part of the Goldwater debate.

Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Clancy Jayne issued today’s court order after Russell sent out a threatening electronic message late last night following the debate. Russell’s public message on his Twitter account stated that he “would not hesitate to punch connerly (sic) in the face if I saw him…”

At the taping of a televised Secretary of State Town Hall Meeting in September, Russell publicly accused Connerly, who is black, of being financially supported by the Ku Klux Klan during his official Prop. 107 opposition statement.

“Unfortunately, I must take violent threats seriously, especially when they are in the context of other inflammatory rhetoric, such as has been characteristic of Mr. Russell” Connerly stated. “A few affirmative action supporters are quite radical and I have been threatened before. Mr. Russell has attempted to incite hatred against me with his bizarre KKK smears, and now feels compelled to brag about his willingness to assault me physically. I don’t know how stable Steve Russell is. I call on the Mayor of Phoenix, Representative Kirsten Sinema and other high profile public officials who are opposing 107 to condemn Mr. Russell and disassociate themselves from his threats. I have been threatened before and have had a pellet gun fired at my office building because of my stance in favor of the principle of equal treatment for all. No one should be threatened with violence in our nation because of their views."
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Joint Statement by President Burns and Speaker Adams on why the Legislature referred Prop. 107 on the Ballot

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:30:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joint Statement by President Burns and Speaker Adams on why the Legislature referred Prop. 107 to the Ballot

“Discrimination by government in any form is unacceptable. This is why we decided it was time to end the practice of race and gender preferences in Arizona and follow the lead of other states such as Michigan, Washington, California and Nebraska that have passed initiatives similar to Proposition 107. As state legislators, we do not want to continue to enable our government to pick and choose people based on their gender or color of their skin. Unfortunately there continue to be areas throughout Arizona government where these preferences exist, unfairly denying qualified applicants. Because of this, every single Republican legislator voted to refer this important proposition to the ballot, where Arizonans will have the opportunity to reject discrimination by our government. Proposition 107 will ensure that our government treats people equally based on merit, using the colorblind principles of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. It ends “affirmative action programs” based on race and gender in three specific areas: public employment, public contracting and public education. We urge the voters of Arizona to vote yes on Proposition 107.”

For more information, contact:
Mike Philipsen, Communications Advisor
Arizona Senate Republican Caucus
Office: (602) 926-3972 Cell: (602) 904-2070
http://www.arizonacri.orgmphilipsen@azleg.gov

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Discrimination Wrong Answer for Inequality- Endorsement - Yuma Sun Oct 11, 2010

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:13:00 GMT

Affirmative action has long been a controversial subject in America and the debate has been revived on the Arizona ballot in November.

Proposition 107 seeks to amend the Arizona Constitution to ban preferential treatment in public programs in Arizona based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Public employment, public education and public contracting would be impacted.

The prohibition would not apply to private affirmative efforts. And the proposition specifically exempts “bona fide qualifications” based on sex, as well as any action needed to retain federal funding or covered by a current court order. It would also not apply to any action taken prior to passage of the amendment.

At the heart of the discussion of affirmation action is discrimination.

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Merit Matters for promotions, vote "yes" on Proposition 107

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:34:00 GMT

By Frank Ricci, for Inside Tucson Business
Published on Friday, October 8th, 2010

On Nov. 2, the people of Arizona will decide whether to amend the state constitution to bar the government from discriminating against or granting preferences to individuals or groups in public employment, contracting, and education. I wholeheartedly support Proposition 107, the Arizona Civil Rights Initiative. A person’s race, ethnicity, or skin color should not be a part of their promotion or the application process. Individuals should be promoted, hired, or admitted based on their qualifications, experience, performance, and scores

VIDEO: Prop 107 on Affirmative Actions Goes to Voters Nov. 2

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:38:00 GMT

PHOENIX - Should the state of Arizona get rid of its affirmative action programs? That's what the backers of Proposition 107 want, and it's turning into an intense and emotional battle which voters will decide on Election Day.

Proposition 107 calls for no more preferences for minorities and women in public employment, contracting, and education.

"We think it should be passed because we do not think the government should be able to pick winners and losers based on race and sex we think that people should be judged on their character their merit and their experiences, not their skin color or their sex," says Jennifer Gratz.

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Maricopa County Republican Committee Endorsement - Prop 107

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:56:00 GMT

MCRC EGC Endorses Prop 107:

Proposition 107 was unanimously endorsed Thursday evening (Oct 7) by the Maricopa County Republican Executive Guidance Committee (MCRC EGC), according to MCRC Chairman Rob Haney. This proposition would amend the Constitution to ban programs that give preferential treatment to or discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. The ban would apply to the state, counties, cities and towns. It would also affect universities and school districts. This repeal of affirmative action policies allows for fair opportunities for all job candidates.

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AF Chamber Chamber of Commerce Announces Stances on Ballot Propositions - Endorses 107!

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:23:00 GMT

A coalition of East Valley chambers of commerce, including the one in Ahwatukee Foothills, has weighed in on a half-dozen ballot propositions in the Nov. 2 general election

YES on 107 Campaign Challenges UofA President to Sacrifice his Position for "Diversity" - PRESS RELEASE

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:42:00 GMT

For Immediate Release
September 29, 2010

University of Arizona President Robert Shelton stated in a recent interview with the Arizona Daily Star that he opposes Proposition 107, which would ban race and gender preferences in government, including in higher education. Mr. Shelton further stated that, if 107 is adopted by voters, he “will not back off one bit” from the university’s efforts to promote “diversity” and recruit more women and minorities.

The university’s diversity goals, which are posted on their website, include hiring specified percentages of women and minorities. These hiring quotas include goals for women to comprise 63% of new Assistant Director Administrators, 73% of Animal Technicians, and 56% of the Faculty in Fine Arts. Goals for minority hires include 53% of General Maintenance positions and 59% of Supervisors in Service/Maintenance.

“President Shelton appears concerned that if Prop. 107 passes, the university won’t be able to put ‘diversity goals’ ahead of ‘most qualified’,” said Proposition 107 campaign chair, Rachel Alexander. “I bet there’s a woman or a ‘minority’ that meets the minimum qualifications to be president of the University. I challenge President Shelton to walk his own talk and step down for the sake of ‘diversity’. His $549,400 position could be given to an affirmative action applicant. Or perhaps he believes that discriminating quotas should only apply to other people, but not to him?”

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Arizona Voters to Decide on Affirmative Action Ban - USA TODAY

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:35:00 GMT

By Bob Christie, Associated Press Writer

PHOENIX — Arizona voters will decide in November whether to ban state and local governments from discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity and sex.

The state constitutional amendment doesn't use the term "affirmative action," but there is no disputing that is what Proposition 107 is aimed at eliminating. Such programs generally give preferences to minorities.

The referendum was sent to the Nov. 2 ballot by a vote of the Legislature in 2009 after supporters failed to gather enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot in 2008.

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Time to End Discrimination by the State of Arizona?

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:31:00 GMT

Thursday, September 23, 2010
KFYI- Jim Sharpe
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I had a delightful lunch with Ward Connerly yesterday. And when I say delightful, I'm not referring to the spinach enchilada I had - I am talking about the incredible company I enjoyed.

By the way, Junkman can finish off a Mexican combo plate like nobody's business. But I digress...

Ward is a brave trailblazer who has been accused of a lot of things including being a race traitor. That didn't stop him from working his tail off to eliminate racial quotas from the University of California system as a regent in the '90s. Ward was the driving force behind California's Prop 206, which outlawed race- and gender-based preferences in state hiring and university admissions.

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