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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_Ezequiel" data-source="post: 409517" data-attributes="member: 42683"><p>The problem with a quota system is that it is EXACTLY the same as Apartheid. You are just not allowed to say so in South Africa because it will make you racist. When you judge people because of their skin color, it's racist, end of story. For years the white population had it easy and the whole world was against South Africa, going as far as boycotting planes flying in their airspace, forcing them to, for instance, fly around the African continent for a flight to Europe. Ridiculous. </p><p></p><p>When the time came to end Apartheid, things were looking bright. The RWC came to South Africa and the whole illusion of one nation, one union was echoing across the world.</p><p></p><p>Now, 17 years later, we are in a situation where Apartheid once again takes control over South Africa, this time to the advantage of black people, but Apartheid nonetheless. Why is the world not judging it now I wonder? The rest of the world is ignorant when it comes to nowadays politics in Africa. The situation in South Africa is exactly the same as Zimbabwe, just 15 years behind. Things might not turn out as bad as Zimbabwe now, but there is a chance things will slowly but surely go that way. A quota system, BEE (the biggest bullshit in the world!!!)... All things that will kick the country back 20 years in development. </p><p></p><p>When I was living in South Africa, I applied for a job, but because of BEE, a black guy got the job. I don't have a problem with that, IF the guy is qualified and suited for the job. I work in IT and it was a position as IT Manager at a mine close to Phalaborwa and the guy who got the job didn't even know how to install a HP printer! That situation was a perfect example how a quota system and BEE can be abused and hurt a country. If the guy could just do his job properly, I would be happy to be rejected in favour of him, but things just don't go that way anymore. </p><p></p><p>When it comes to sports, ANC should realize that there is more at stake than just equity in Rugby. It's turned into a sport where big bucks are made. </p><p></p><p>To top it all off, like steve-o said, it's totally utter bullshit that Tendai Mtawarira doesn't qualify as a quota player because he is from Zimbabwe, xenophobia galore! I thought the quota system was to give black people a fair chance. Last time I checked, Mtawarira is black. The fact that he is from Zimbabwe, doesn't matter at all. It just shows you that the quota system will never work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_Ezequiel, post: 409517, member: 42683"] The problem with a quota system is that it is EXACTLY the same as Apartheid. You are just not allowed to say so in South Africa because it will make you racist. When you judge people because of their skin color, it's racist, end of story. For years the white population had it easy and the whole world was against South Africa, going as far as boycotting planes flying in their airspace, forcing them to, for instance, fly around the African continent for a flight to Europe. Ridiculous. When the time came to end Apartheid, things were looking bright. The RWC came to South Africa and the whole illusion of one nation, one union was echoing across the world. Now, 17 years later, we are in a situation where Apartheid once again takes control over South Africa, this time to the advantage of black people, but Apartheid nonetheless. Why is the world not judging it now I wonder? The rest of the world is ignorant when it comes to nowadays politics in Africa. The situation in South Africa is exactly the same as Zimbabwe, just 15 years behind. Things might not turn out as bad as Zimbabwe now, but there is a chance things will slowly but surely go that way. A quota system, BEE (the biggest bullshit in the world!!!)... All things that will kick the country back 20 years in development. When I was living in South Africa, I applied for a job, but because of BEE, a black guy got the job. I don't have a problem with that, IF the guy is qualified and suited for the job. I work in IT and it was a position as IT Manager at a mine close to Phalaborwa and the guy who got the job didn't even know how to install a HP printer! That situation was a perfect example how a quota system and BEE can be abused and hurt a country. If the guy could just do his job properly, I would be happy to be rejected in favour of him, but things just don't go that way anymore. When it comes to sports, ANC should realize that there is more at stake than just equity in Rugby. It's turned into a sport where big bucks are made. To top it all off, like steve-o said, it's totally utter bullshit that Tendai Mtawarira doesn't qualify as a quota player because he is from Zimbabwe, xenophobia galore! I thought the quota system was to give black people a fair chance. Last time I checked, Mtawarira is black. The fact that he is from Zimbabwe, doesn't matter at all. It just shows you that the quota system will never work. [/QUOTE]
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