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Originally posted by Sistermadly
But seeing as how some people will think this of minorities regardless of the situation, I'm all in favor of any system that tries to level the playing field from a legal aspect.
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Very true. Although I believed that the 20 points for being an "underrepresented minority" was excessive, I don't know about the quality of Michigan public schools to say that with any certainty. There are many different forms of affirmative action--not just racial. I know that at my school, there's a huge push to get kids from underrepresented states, regardless of race. It's a lot easier to get in if you're from South Dakota than if you're from the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
I think AA as it stands will have to remain in place for at least one more generation (ie, my children's generation) for the playing field to be truly leveled. I can safely say that I am not a beneficiary of AA, but that is because the two generations before me benefitted from it in a way (primarily due to the armed forces) which placed them into the upper middle class, ensuring their offspring (me) the finest education possible. I did not need it to get my college, graduate with honors, and gain admission to the top program in my field for graduate school--but I am part of a small minority. Until public education is improved and social programs are improved, AA will have to remain.
I really appreciate how we're keeping this even-keeled. Keep up the good work!
