Snopes.com, a site best known for debunking urban myths, has
posted the transcript of an e-mail sent by the County to its
manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
The e-mail says that "any equipment, supplies or services that
are provided to County departments" should not "possess or portray
an image that may be construed as offensive or defamatory in
nature."
It went on to give the example of a manufacturer's labelling of
equipment where the words 'Master/Slave' appeared to identify the
primary and secondary sources.
"Based on the cultural diversity and sensitivity of Los Angeles
County," wrote LA County's Division Manager Joe Sandoval, "this is
not an acceptable identification label."
Sandoval explained to OUT-LAW.COM that this was neither a ban
nor a mandate. "Essentially," he explained, "this was a
request".
