Striking down the rule is a double sided affair based on the impact the issue brings to the society. On one side, it might seem to neglect the minorities but it is also a way increasing efficiency in the broadcasting industry. The affirmative action presented before puts pressure on employees to employ women and the minority regardless of the qualification threshold required. (Mills, 2004) had signaled that this rule was unconstitutional. According to him, making it an obligation to employ the minorities would diminish the prospects of the broadcasting industry.
What people see on television is very different from the reality. The society that we are living in has grown to be multicultural hence people view issues with different perspectives. Initially, a special consideration was given to the minorities and women on the broadcasting industries. Nowadays, the case is different since individuals are being employed based on merit. Various vacancies are being advertised, and any qualified individual can apply for the position. However, the placement process is not that straight forward (Randall & Jackson 2006). This is because some people get employed due to the connections that they possess hence diminishing opportunities for other qualified individuals.
I disagree with the statement that race-based classification does not bring about a compelling government interest. It is the duty of the government to enhance that all its citizens are comfortable and get access to equal opportunities. Therefore, using race-based classification will enable the minorities to acquire some positions in the broadcasting industry that is dominated by the majority. This preference would make the minorities feel at home; hence have the will to participate in the country’s development (Mills, 2004). As a result, this should interest the government in many ways. Due to the effect that the issue portrays, it should not be regarded as unconstitutional.
Work Cited
Randall S. Schuler, and Jackson, Susan E. Managing human resources through strategic partnerships. 9th ed. Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western, 2006.
Mills, Kay. Changing channels: the civil rights case that transformed television. Jackson, Miss.: University Press of Mississippi, 2004.
