A series of tweets from users including BillyM2k, Elon Musk, Douglas Carswell, Liz Wheeler, America1stLegal, and Saferstreetsny have sparked a debate over the concept of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Critics argue that DEI signals that certain races are inherently inferior and require artificial boosting, thus undermining competency and merit. They contend that DEI is a political power play, a manipulation of empathy, and a form of racism that should be dismantled immediately. Some go as far as to label DEI as evil, equating it with discrimination, authoritarianism, and religious persecution. There are calls to root out DEI from society, with claims that it is illegal under federal law and that it destroys advancement, opportunity, and unity by judging people based on skin color or sex. A legal group, America1stLegal, has also invited victims of DEI policies to contact them for support.
DEI was never about diversity, equity or inclusion. It is about destroying advancement, opportunity and unity. They don’t want to judge people by the content of their character. They want to judge all by their skin color to keep us separated, angry, and divided. https://t.co/8P7TiFau2S
DEI must be rooted out https://t.co/RRtyCzo8Jw
DEI is racism. It is judging people based on skin color or sex, rather than skill and merit. And, it’s illegal under federal law. We’re fighting back. 🚨If you’re a victim of DEI policies, contact us right now: https://t.co/FQsCaA8cMj https://t.co/VUPD6mV3yG
DEI is evil. It’s not diversity, equity, inclusion the way you define the words. DEI diversity is racism. DEI equity is discrimination & authoritarianism. DEI inclusion is religious persecution. We should banish DEI from every corner of our society.
DEI is just another word for racism. Shame on anyone who uses it. https://t.co/HM94ZZmfhU
please read this thread if you think DEI is a good thing it isn’t. it’s a pathetic grift, a political power play, a dismantling of merit, a disgusting manipulation of empathy in order to screw others over and create a new evil empire the entire thing should be dismantled asap https://t.co/3Xk42vGCXi
why does anyone think DEI is a good idea anyway? - it signals that certain races are inherently inferior to others and require artificial boosting to compete - it makes people believe that those who were hired are not competent and just fill quotas literally only bad outcomes