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But that's not what Kirk said. Kirk said specidlfically that he's nervous about black pilots because he assumes they're "diversity hires" and unqualified. But that's 100% bullshit. You literally can't get the job if you aren't qualified. And if you're qualified, you can di the job. That's why qualifications exist.
A pilot is a technical position, not a sport. You demonstrate the required knowledge and skills through a rigorous licensing and continuing education program. Your qualifications aren't based on the relative performance of others, but on a strict set of standards. If you meet those standards you're qualified to do the job.
The concept of "best airline pilot" is flawed, because the standards require that the "worst" airline pilot be qualified for the job. Air travel is made safe by those standards.
But, and you'll get a kick out of this, that is what he said. Thats exactly what he said. And this is the problem with cherry picking quotes and removing the context. You end up with this dumb as fuck argument, instead of putting focus on what he actually said and challenging that.
Kirk was a prick that was acting like there was a number of valid reason that someone might have a program that gave minorities a place. This is where the focus of the argument should be. When you get Kirk fans repeating his shit, shouting "FASCIST!!!!!" isnt going to get it done. You need to explain why Kirk was wrong. You need to insert the context of the hiring practice. He did the very same thing that all of you are doing. Removing context to fit your narratives. You dont like it when he does it, but you get angry at me when I dont like it when you do it... Its kinda weird, no?
The weapon against Kirk was never lies, and it was sure as shit, not a bullet. It was truth. Unsexy, hard, truth. And the more you, and others, push the out of context and cherry picked quotes, the more you convince them that he was right and some kind of martyr to a cause. Instead of what he was, just another grifter saying populist bullshit for clout.