On 3/31/07, Samuel Klein <meta.sj(a)gmail.com> wrote:
"This is a very important role" is not a
reason to discriminate based on
age. "This is a role that requires being responsible" is likewise not
appropriate. "This is a role that requires being legally accountable for
one's actions" is...
Agreed. The age barrier in this case seems sensible, though we should
resist the urge to consider it sacrosanct -- there may be ways to find
exceptions even to this rule. Certainly something for a future Legal
Coordinator to look into.
--
Peace & Love,
Erik
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