"I couldn't possibly fail to disagree with you less."
21 December 2005Every form is sacredNeil Bryant served in the Oregon state senate for eight years, then joined the state's university system as a lobbyist. Earlier this year, Governor Ted Kulongoski nominated Bryant for a seat on the board of Oregon Health & Science University, and Bryant was duly sent the state's three pages of paperwork. One question on the form was "Do you have a disability?" Possibly with twinkle in eye, definitely with tongue in cheek, Bryant filled in the nature of his disability: "white/male". Hilarity did not ensue. Kulongoski got Bryant on the phone and asked him "What were you thinking?" Bryant has since requested that his nomination be withdrawn. Having once completed a "Race" blank with "Mile Relay," I feel for the guy. (Snagged from NRO's The Corner.) Posted at 2:04 PM to Say What?At my credit union (where I can never remember my account number) the teller will look at me & ask "Social?" I reply, "I normally try to get out every other weekend." Once during an interview process a young lady would ask the questions, I would answer, and she would fill out the form. Jeez, I always thought that white/male indicates two disabilities. Of course, if one is a white/male who dresses in high heels and pantyhose, then he becomes transgendered. This eliminate the disabilities and a special more equal status is bestowed on the person. Naturally, this means that if you're ever discriminated against because you're a white male, your only recourse is to put on a dress. Screwy, I know. But who ever thought that John Wayne would look down from cowboy heaven to see backdoor buckaroos in a movie about the American West. Everything is upside down in the culture war. Posted by: Mike Pechar at 4:42 PM on 21 December 2005 |