College Admissions Policy

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First of all, please don't flame me.

Ok, having said that . . .

I agree with the president. I think the idea behind affirmative action is a good one - to create equality. However, is it 'equal' that because my skin is white and someone else's is a little darker that they get 20 extra points and I get nothing? If I were to get extra points because my skin is white, it would create a huge controversy!

I don't think it's right that two equally qualified people can apply and interview for a job but because one person's skin color is darker than the other's and the company needs more minority people, the first person gets the job.

Like I said, the idea behind affirmative action is a good one. I just think that it can very easily work against all involved. I have nothing against minorities - I have some really good friends who are and, ironically, they agree with me.