Not if you are a conservative.

There's a large base of people who think DEI initiatives are unnecessary. I agree with you in that the United States ought to strive for promoting these ideas, programs and staff - but there's a huge push back from many people.

A common argument I'll always fall into is the idea that if you work hard, you'll be successful - no matter who you are and what you look like. We know this isn't always true and it's why we have DEI initiatives.

To the people who don't want to promote it, I'm not sure how they can justify it.

I can't tell if this is a serious question. I mean, have you met Republicans?

Promote? Sure. Spend millions of tax dollars? Not necessary.

Welcome out from under your rock!

That depends entirely on who you ask, and what they think this country is or should be. Diversity and inclusion represent an uncontested societal boon, unless you think there's a 'correct' or 'default' ethnicity or heritage.

Seems like a waste of tax dollars to me. We can promote it without throwing money at it.

I know, this will upset those who want to get paid to do it.

Equity is the problem. Replace equity with equality and I'd agree with you.