Employers who purposefully limit hiring of women and minorities out of fear of legal risk are acting unlawfully.

Employers who purposefully limit the hiring of men and other qualified candidates out of fear of being labelled bigots are ... ?

... also acting unlawfully.

Ugh. Stop making this ridiculous objection.

Expecting something not to happen simply because it is illegal is naive.

Doesn't seem complicated to me at all: adopt the policy you suggest people will routinely adopt if women and minorities militate for their rights and you are one whistleblower away from expensive settlements with every woman or minority you've ever interviewed.

Somehow I think there's little risk that competent managers are going to adopt this policy.

As for your frustration, let me be your tptacek decoder ring: my comment was a sarcastic response to the comment that preceded it, which was a non sequitur.

Heh. She's selecting out anyone with ambition. Good luck with that, Ellen. It'll probably work out as well as your groundless lawsuit.