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Originally Posted by smooth
I'm pointing out that such a view of the process is warped. Schools are not letting people with less skill into their schools. These applicants have the skill, or they wouldn't be elligable to apply. Other factors, besides skill, like class, the effects of a legacy of discrimination, furthering racial horizons on campus, and etc. are what affirmative action in schools try to address.
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Provably false in my graduate school, as documented by disciplinary actions by the state licensing board against the AA babies.
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Now, arguably, A- students might be elevated over A+ students. But how is one to decde whether such grades are a reflection of lackluster skill level than residual effects of racism. In fact, I would suggest the opposite--that persons who overcome incredible barriers of racism, both hidden and overt, have immense levels of skill, ingenuity, and perseverence.
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Managing to get considered for admission to graduate school is hardly grounds to say you've "overcome incredible barriers of racism." However, I've seen many that have immense prowess in presenting themselves as "victims of racism."
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Aww, those poor white legacy children with their shattered self-esteems! lol, they seem to be doing just fine with their Ivy League C's.
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Pardon me, but your racism is showing.