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The debate centers around whether allocating billions to DEI initiatives—based on immutable characteristics—serves the public’s best interest. Critics argue that in sectors like aviation, safety and merit should be the primary criteria for employment and operational priorities. Diverting funds toward racial or gender-based quotas, they say, compromises safety and efficiency by promoting discrimination based on characteristics unrelated to competency.
This misuse of resources triggers concern because it could have life-and-death consequences beyond mere inconvenience. Flight delays are not just bothersome—they can ripple through the economy and impact passenger safety. The prioritization of diversity hiring over competence in critical roles raises red flags about systemic risks.