[RE] Andre Nguyen: Going for the look

        I agree with Andre Nguyen, while retailers defend their hiring practices their practices ultimately set a bad name for the company. It is wrong for companies to hire solely based on appearances, yet it is completely legal.  This allows discrimination to take its path.  When people choose what type of employee they want,

"people's views on what's attractive may be influenced by their race, their religion, their age".

 This approach now can be called out as racist, and now what? Is it still legal then? It would not be fair that people be denied jobs because of their race. How do companies expect to defend themselves then? Andre says,

"The Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title VII, gives people who applied for a job but got denied because of race the ability to sue the company based on denial of their civil liberties and discrimination".

Companies are setting themselves up for lawsuits and bad reputations. Also, people allowing these hiring processes to take place is giving racism and discrimination a green light, not just into job situations but simple life situations. We are taking backward steps, when we should be taking steps forward to try and eliminate racism that still exists today.

        Companies should be searching for people that can contribute positive working qualities and help bring positive aspects to the working environment. Hiring based on appearance can only contribute minimally. It's wrong to choose a good looking person over a highly qualified person. It's sad that companies prefer appearances over merit. A less attractive person should not be denied a job when they prove to be obviously more qualified than a "good looking person". Companies should focus on hiring people who will get the job done right.