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	YAHOO!!!

foacashman

6-29-2009 11:29 AM

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foacashman says:

Yes Yes and more YES... Equal opportunity does not necessarily mean equal OUTCOME. If there is no intention to discriminate, and the process is fair and balanced - then OVER TIME, one should expect a balanced outcome.

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