omg i am SO gonna get flamed, so i'm gonna do my best to not sound like a complete idiot in this process to not make it worse.
with AA.....the concept is a good idea, a nice thought...but so was communism. <FLAME> i don't think it's the responsibilty of the university to bring in students of other races or genders, i think it's the sole responsibilty of the student. <FLAME> sorry, but this is so the republican coming out in me.....<FLAME, FLAME, FLAME> i understand the idea that not everyone comes from the same educational system, but that's why most universities that get these AA attacks require teacher recs and student essays.....see how a student performed in class, no matter what the class size, etc.
if you want something bad enough, you are going to work your ass off for it. period. you're gonna do whatever it takes, and NOT rely on something as unimportant to your skills as a human being as your gender or your race. does that make sense? i really hope i am not sounding super bad, but this is my
opinion on the matter......and maybe i don't know enough facts about how it "really works", but i've read over this thread and i'm not a moron, so i think i get how it's supposed to.....just not feelin it. i understand that universities want diversity and to give students who may not have the opportunity a chance....but i'm sorry......
someone is gonna have a better score, essay, rec.....and if that person is a black female, send her a congratualtions note and give her her dorm key. however, the same should be said for a white male. people want things to be fair and to be treated with
equality.....AA just doesn't really seem all that equal and fair to
me.....
<FLAME> i'm not trying to keep anyone down, i'm not trying to say that AA is dumb or stupid.....i just happen to think that AA was a good idea, just not
IDEAL.
i just was always taught you reap what you sow.....don't rely on anything but yourself and your own merits to get you through life. which means if you work hard enough, you'll get there. there will always be knocks and hard times, but you keep going.
if/when i am flamed, please keep in mind that this is all my opinion....i did not resort to name-calling, and i would appreciate the same respect.
thanks!