# DOUGLAS MACKINNON: This land is your land. This land is my land. But it’s not a DEI land

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/douglas-mackinnon-this-land-is-your-land-this-land-is-my-land-but-its-not-a-dei-land/
- Published: 2026-10-30T11:00:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T10:35:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/douglas-mackinnon-land-your-land-my-land-not-dei-land
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- The writer argues safety-critical jobs should be awarded on merit.
- He predicts DEI policies could return if Democrats win Congress.
- He cites alleged bank discrimination based on politics or faith.

## Summary

The writer argues that DEI policies and identity-based hiring should not influence work involving public safety, such as aviation, transport and utilities. He says major infrastructure was built through merit and experience, and warns that prioritising identity over competence could put lives at risk.

He predicts DEI will gain influence again if Democrats win control of Congress in the 3 November elections. As an example of what he sees as harmful DEI-related discrimination, he cites a report by the US Comptroller of the Currency alleging that major banks denied services to lawful customers and businesses, including some targeted for their political or religious views. The supplied article ends mid-quotation.

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