Front Porch Fighter: Filling Quotas

Friday, January 9, 2009

Filling Quotas

Tonight, I was reminded by some friends of a document I received when I was in the Air Force. One of the items stated the following:
Ethnic Background: None.

I was somewhat offended at the time, but it actually might be helpful.

I think I will put this on all the things that ask for my ethnic background. Especially at work, where they keep track of how many people of each ethnic group and gender they have in each position. How long has it been since they have promoted someone with no ethnic background. I am a shoe in for whatever job I want.

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.