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Originally Posted by LancYorkYankee
I remember years back some fire departments had this politically correct situation. they were "encouraged" to hire more women. They even made them relax some of the more "mundane" physical tests i.e.:
Every fireman had to be able to carry a 150 pound person down a ladder. Since many of the lady recruits were not physically able to do this, they were allowed to take 2 runs at it. each time they proved themselves by carrying 75 lbs down the ladder.
Which is fine if they cut the normal fire victim in half eh? LOL To try to explain why this was okay: If there is a need to carry someone down a ladder, one of the guys can do it!
In my opinion, there are just some professions that should be off limits to this kind of radical politcal correctness.
Brian
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Similar situation here with the local police , ethnic recruits are exempt from having to complete a swimming test to qualify for the training academy .....it may have something to do with buoyancy
