A Gay Firefighter's Bold Take on the LA Fires

A screenshot of a Reddit comment thread discussing firefighter hiring practices, specifically focusing on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in California. The comment argues that while DEI is valuable for recruiting from underrepresented communities, once candidates are in training, performance should be the sole measure of qualification. The author expresses frustration that emphasizing non-performance qualities can alienate those who believe meritocracy should be the standard, and questions whether the lady in question was qualified, while acknowledging the larger issue of systemic failure in hiring practices. The text is overlaid on a dark background with white font, typical of Reddit comments.

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