From: "Antti Kurenniemi" 

Thanks. There is a word in Finnish language for discrimination, and a word
for "discrimination" like difference insurance rates for people
of different ages, where the latter isn't exactly discrimination. So
basically in Finnish language there isn't such thing as "legal
discrimination" per se. So "Explicit laws now forbid certain
forms of discrimination." does not parse well when I translate it to
my language - that's what I was wondering about.

Antti Kurenniemi

"Robert G Lewis"  wrote in message
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> Antti, I won't be saying this very well so bear with me.
>
> Everyone practices discrimination of some form or another. Most forms of
> discrimination on Race, sex, National origin, age, disability will be
> illegal, however discrimination could include having males and females to
> use separate restrooms, Our airlines are starting to charge overly large
> travelers additional money as they take up additional room and/or increase
> the weight on the plane. Plus size clothing costs more than normal. These
> forms of discrimination are legal and rational ( imho)  but they do fit
the
> definition of discrimination.
>
> Insurance rates may differ based on Sex, Age, etc. This is discrimination
> but there is a logical reason for this as there is a lower risk factor for
> females than males. At one time life rates at least were also based on
race.
> Greater chance of dying if you were black. That is no loner allowed.
>
> A recent issue here has been race based university admissions. Minor would
> be given additional points for admission to 'level the playing field'.
> Universities may give preference to children of Alumni or donors. The
> president has come out against that. Veterans have a 'preference' in being
> hired for government.
>
> So there is a lot of discrimination that is legal, some justified (imho),
> some that is not justified.
>
> Bob Lewis
>
> "Antti Kurenniemi" 
wrote in message
> news:3e66c848{at}w3.nls.net...
> > Ho intentionally did you say "Explicit laws now forbid
certain forms of
> > discrimination."? I mean, that would imply that some forms of
> discrimination
> > are perfectly ok, which I find a bit weird...?
> >
> >
> > Antti Kurenniemi

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