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This is the problem I see, while we have more blacks in power, it seems as though, for many of them, as soon as they get there they turn their backs. Not only do they turn their backs, they, many times, try to alleviate programs that will help other minorities succeed. Let's take a look at the usual suspects:
1. Condoleeza Rice: need I say more?
2. Ward Connerly: successfully spearheaded a campaign in the states of California and WAshington to end affirmative action programs, and is now targeting Michigan [BUT HE WILL NOT PREVAIL!!!]
3. Clarence Thomas: again, need I say more?
these are people who are trying to alleviate programs from which they've benefit. Even the people in place who are so-called "down for the cause" seem to be more concerned with keeping the peace than representing their constituents. It also seems as though many of the top achieving students don't want to be bothered with greek life because everytime you look up someone has gotten seriously injured in a hazing incident. Why would anyone risk their schooling and FUTURE to pledge? Also, when the standards were lowered, across the board the gpa is 2.5 ALL of the Founders of each org were SCHOLARS!!!! I'm sure they are all turning over in their GRAVES knowing that we allow ppl in our orgs who are mediocre. Not saying that a 2.5 is the absolute determining factor in a person's character, but generally I think we should aim for higher!
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