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As diversity goes, the definition is never truly used
Posted on May 25, 2004
By Michael Martinez
Being true to diversity the proper meaning would be, the state of being diverse; difference, variety, as in interests or investments. To be in justice with the English language the term diversity has been asked to take on the role of racism, affirmative action, bigotry and an entire slew of other terms, otherwise harsh, abrasive nonsense that has been a part of many a neck of the woods.
Diversity has no place in any sport when given the blessings of true talent to be the issue of judgment when deciding on personnel, employees and or friends for that matter. Perhaps as children we were required to include the not so talented along with the entire group of participants in any function. Whether this would be sport, dance, education or any other aspect of our young lives, all were welcome. But as time wore on the talented and interested in, would distance themselves from the rest of the group. This is not to say that any certain faction is, would be or should be not included in any sport or function, but in a fair society everyone has a far chance. Or you would think.
However if you are a person who sits back and reads the morning paper thinking all is right with the world and each individual with the right talent and or education will get their chance at bat, you are wrong. Nothing could be farther from the truth than what is portrayed as the truth. The words prejudice, nepotism and favor are not in the big book for nothing.
What is worse than all of that is the fact that any one group of people would think there is reason to be in a place that may not even be of true interest or ability. The thought of a group of people blowing the what about us horn is immature, unneeded, unwanted and for sure, unhealthy. If a certain class of people would like to prove themselves to be worthy of a task then that skill should be honed and perfected to the point of having recognition justified. If a group of people feel that that are not entitled to a certain trade and have been neglected over time and have had worthy combatants overlooked and shunned in favor of another, then perhaps that particular case should have light shed on it. The "what about us" approach is very unattractive to most people of this country. But in the day in age we live in today where the people who cry the loudest and hire the most ruthless litigator are more often times than not the ones who reap higher benefits than that of the more deserving. In root lay an abhorrence for ripples that are caused by actions such as these that lay a foundation for spite and anger rather than acceptance and gratitude for the party in question. If you were to look at it quickly in simple terms a part guest makes a better entrance by knocking and awaiting a proper invite, rather than a boot on a stick stuck in the door waiting for a handout.
This situation currently polluting NASCAR has all the smell and decay of a forced entry if ever there was one. NASCAR is doing its best to give the dog a bone rather than kick it and it should be applauded for it's effort. If there are worthy drivers out there that are not in a position to get the equipment or exposure they so deserve than by all means lets plow over the walls that separate the parties at all costs. My local short track has it's share of native American crews/teams. They may not run week in and week out but rather run in a competitive fashion and rate. Across this nation if there were a group to lookout for their interests and talents as well as the injustice that was dealt to their race over the last it few hundred years it would be a humbling wealth of knowledge for most to learn the truth. But perhaps they are not in need of such media attention but rather are content with the victories and defeats that are earned in a sport that has been chosen by them. I'm sure there are a great many factions of our great nation that don't race but if somebody locked them in a car would find it fulfilling. Perhaps NASCAR can put together a race series that is based on ethnic background, then we would have a better representation of our vast cultural upbringing and nobody would be able to claim to have been left out. Saint Patrick's day 500 perhaps.
All in all having some person stating that they are going to get into the area with some starbucks coffee and have anything to say about what flag a fan is flying on his pick-up is ridiculous. Even to have a committee on such things as diversity is a far out as it gets. Waiting to see if anything ever comes from it other than a list of greased palms will be a sport in itself. Just for the record let me get this straight. The goal is to have more of certain group of people involved in a sport that there is at the present time right? If this is true and the like Jeff Gordon got his start at the age of 5 or so racing go-carts, then we should see results in about 12 years or so. Perhaps NASCAR could better address the situation if it were to head up an effort to build inner city go cart tracks that are to be used by the faction of population that claims to not have the exposure needed to be a figuring faction of forthcoming generation of racers. The future mechanics can be spawned from the same fertile breeding grounds of which I speak. At the same time regular, and already on the scene families of racers can benefit from the expansion of competition. Pretty soon every big city will have the inner city racing circuit financed exclusively from the black mailings of Jessie Jackson (what's his job).
What NASCAR should do first is to sponsor go-cart tracks for the countless children who due to illness may never have the chance to fulfill a dream that is true to their hearts and race a go-cart itself. The list of children who would love to get the chance to race go-carts is not only endless, it may rival the word everyone. Thanks to things like our best friend named liability insurance the chance is there but the price tags weigh heavy on even the most middle of middle class families. (I know we have no middle class anymore).
I've grown tired of this whole charade of what about me! If NASCAR or anybody else thinks that you can force an interest down someone's throat you are wrong. People like what they like. Make no mistake NASCAR will lead with it's face if it has to in order to keep this cry baby parade in check. But all in all it is a slap in the face of true race fans if this latest "issue" has any impact at all on who works where and why. Who is next? Oh I know...country music, not nearly enough diversification there. Heck even the three stooges had diversification. Then again if I diversify my thinking in the sense of the true meaning of the word perhaps I am wrong in the fact that diversification is of true nature and not falsehood, therefore leaving me exempt from diversification due to the fact that I wish not to diversify.
Let Magic Man and Jessie Jackson bring to the table a group of qualified individuals that can perform and start building some tracks for the faction of our nation that they claim to represent. NASCAR is a rules sanctioning body, not the gods of all auto racing in America. If you don't like the game, get your own ball!
T DIVERSITY?
Posted on May 25, 2004
By Michael Martinez
Being true to diversity the proper meaning would be, the state of being diverse; difference, variety, as in interests or investments. To be in justice with the English language the term diversity has been asked to take on the role of racism, affirmative action, bigotry and an entire slew of other terms, otherwise harsh, abrasive nonsense that has been a part of many a neck of the woods.
Diversity has no place in any sport when given the blessings of true talent to be the issue of judgment when deciding on personnel, employees and or friends for that matter. Perhaps as children we were required to include the not so talented along with the entire group of participants in any function. Whether this would be sport, dance, education or any other aspect of our young lives, all were welcome. But as time wore on the talented and interested in, would distance themselves from the rest of the group. This is not to say that any certain faction is, would be or should be not included in any sport or function, but in a fair society everyone has a far chance. Or you would think.
However if you are a person who sits back and reads the morning paper thinking all is right with the world and each individual with the right talent and or education will get their chance at bat, you are wrong. Nothing could be farther from the truth than what is portrayed as the truth. The words prejudice, nepotism and favor are not in the big book for nothing.
What is worse than all of that is the fact that any one group of people would think there is reason to be in a place that may not even be of true interest or ability. The thought of a group of people blowing the what about us horn is immature, unneeded, unwanted and for sure, unhealthy. If a certain class of people would like to prove themselves to be worthy of a task then that skill should be honed and perfected to the point of having recognition justified. If a group of people feel that that are not entitled to a certain trade and have been neglected over time and have had worthy combatants overlooked and shunned in favor of another, then perhaps that particular case should have light shed on it. The "what about us" approach is very unattractive to most people of this country. But in the day in age we live in today where the people who cry the loudest and hire the most ruthless litigator are more often times than not the ones who reap higher benefits than that of the more deserving. In root lay an abhorrence for ripples that are caused by actions such as these that lay a foundation for spite and anger rather than acceptance and gratitude for the party in question. If you were to look at it quickly in simple terms a part guest makes a better entrance by knocking and awaiting a proper invite, rather than a boot on a stick stuck in the door waiting for a handout.
This situation currently polluting NASCAR has all the smell and decay of a forced entry if ever there was one. NASCAR is doing its best to give the dog a bone rather than kick it and it should be applauded for it's effort. If there are worthy drivers out there that are not in a position to get the equipment or exposure they so deserve than by all means lets plow over the walls that separate the parties at all costs. My local short track has it's share of native American crews/teams. They may not run week in and week out but rather run in a competitive fashion and rate. Across this nation if there were a group to lookout for their interests and talents as well as the injustice that was dealt to their race over the last it few hundred years it would be a humbling wealth of knowledge for most to learn the truth. But perhaps they are not in need of such media attention but rather are content with the victories and defeats that are earned in a sport that has been chosen by them. I'm sure there are a great many factions of our great nation that don't race but if somebody locked them in a car would find it fulfilling. Perhaps NASCAR can put together a race series that is based on ethnic background, then we would have a better representation of our vast cultural upbringing and nobody would be able to claim to have been left out. Saint Patrick's day 500 perhaps.
All in all having some person stating that they are going to get into the area with some starbucks coffee and have anything to say about what flag a fan is flying on his pick-up is ridiculous. Even to have a committee on such things as diversity is a far out as it gets. Waiting to see if anything ever comes from it other than a list of greased palms will be a sport in itself. Just for the record let me get this straight. The goal is to have more of certain group of people involved in a sport that there is at the present time right? If this is true and the like Jeff Gordon got his start at the age of 5 or so racing go-carts, then we should see results in about 12 years or so. Perhaps NASCAR could better address the situation if it were to head up an effort to build inner city go cart tracks that are to be used by the faction of population that claims to not have the exposure needed to be a figuring faction of forthcoming generation of racers. The future mechanics can be spawned from the same fertile breeding grounds of which I speak. At the same time regular, and already on the scene families of racers can benefit from the expansion of competition. Pretty soon every big city will have the inner city racing circuit financed exclusively from the black mailings of Jessie Jackson (what's his job).
What NASCAR should do first is to sponsor go-cart tracks for the countless children who due to illness may never have the chance to fulfill a dream that is true to their hearts and race a go-cart itself. The list of children who would love to get the chance to race go-carts is not only endless, it may rival the word everyone. Thanks to things like our best friend named liability insurance the chance is there but the price tags weigh heavy on even the most middle of middle class families. (I know we have no middle class anymore).
I've grown tired of this whole charade of what about me! If NASCAR or anybody else thinks that you can force an interest down someone's throat you are wrong. People like what they like. Make no mistake NASCAR will lead with it's face if it has to in order to keep this cry baby parade in check. But all in all it is a slap in the face of true race fans if this latest "issue" has any impact at all on who works where and why. Who is next? Oh I know...country music, not nearly enough diversification there. Heck even the three stooges had diversification. Then again if I diversify my thinking in the sense of the true meaning of the word perhaps I am wrong in the fact that diversification is of true nature and not falsehood, therefore leaving me exempt from diversification due to the fact that I wish not to diversify.
Let Magic Man and Jessie Jackson bring to the table a group of qualified individuals that can perform and start building some tracks for the faction of our nation that they claim to represent. NASCAR is a rules sanctioning body, not the gods of all auto racing in America. If you don't like the game, get your own ball!
T DIVERSITY?
That leveling cheapens the whole sport.