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Old 18th Nov 2008, 15:42
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Training Risky
 
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Crikey there are some real hand-wringing liberals on this thread, trying so hard to show how modern and 'inclusive' they are and bemoaning the 'bigotry' in the RAF... GET OVER YOURSELVES!

The British military is one of the most monitored, equality and diversity-educated, constantly assessed organisations in the public sector. There is no hiding place for bigotry, sexism,racism, ageism..whatever ism you feel offended by this week. In fact, the most oppressed and overlooked demographic is the WASP middle-class males - who is always represented in the 'Harrassment' pamphlets and DVDs as the oppressor? White males!

The RAF as a organisation has always accepted people on the basis of their ability, I mean come on, how much effort do we go to in order to provide sabbaticals, maternity leave, flexi-time, free travel warrants for minority events (Gay Pride as an example - so where was my ticket to Miss World???) So touting yourself as GaiPilot implies that you demand special treatment based on your sexuality and you are looking to be defined as such.

Have a word.
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