Random clueless comment of the day:

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In response to this column, and you can blame agonyaunt for the fact that I even read these.

Harriette's answer to this one was good. I can't help but say, however, that I am the only employee where I work, who has very long, red hair. That is not the reason I was hired, and I don't believe it has ever had any bearing on the way my co-workers feel about me, or the way they treat me.
You can say that isn't the same thing, but why isn't it? I was hired because my employer thought I was the best candidate for the job. I'm sure LW's employer thought the same about her. I go to work everyday with the intention of doing every aspect of my job to the best of my ability, and strive to be friendly and upbeat, even if I don't especially feel like it. I'm sure if LW goes to work with that same mind-set, she'll find the color of her skin doesn't matter any more than the color of my hair!

Oh, god, spare us your drivel. You know why it isn't the same thing? BECAUSE OF FREAKING RACISM.