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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
No. But there are dozens of characteristics every human possesses. Which ones should be regarded as Identities with a capital I? Which mixes of these characteristics constitute Diversity with capital D?
Those who want to use these characteristics to chart social policy need to present some kind of coherent model to get people like me onboard. Or do we just follow whatever sentimental trends that influential citizens seem captivated by at any moment in time?
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The "model" in Canada is remarkably consistent acroos the human rights legislation of all provinces. They almost uniformly recognize the same unchangeable and deeply held personal characteristics (the "enumerated grounds".) Is that not coherent enough for you?
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Alternatively, we could recognize the liberalism, in the traditional sense, rejects group identity altogether, and challenges us to look at ideas on their own merits, without reaching for the simplistic approach of lumping people into groups.
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Rejecting group identity would seem to ignore tens of thousands of years of human history.