jorgelito

Nice post KMA, I am with you all the way. You have obviously given a lot of thought and careful attention to this discussion and deserve the same in kind. Please be a little patient so we can have a little time to "think things through" instead of shouting out partisan opinions.

I will attempt:Affirmative Action

I am a moderate-conservative, but not Republican, so I tend to straddle the line on many issues.

I am against Affirmative Action as it is currently in place (It is very possible that I do not fully understand how it works) in so much as it applies a quota system in an effort to introduce diversity.

I believe that social engineering has not worked as well as its noble intentions and that we need to hit the drwing board agian if we must. I would rather the government stay out of it though but I am willing to compromise "fixing" the problem versus outright elimination.

What I concede: I would be willing to compromise on a "mend it don't end it" concept but it would have to be pretty well thought out. I believe the problem is in the "cause" and would prefer to fix it there as oppose to trying to fix it at the "effect" level.

For example: instead of quotas of underrepresented students into colleges, or busing programs, fix the point of origin. The schools where they come from. Allocate adequate resources to prepare under represented students for college and life. I my opinion, this would better prepare students for college (better preparation, higher self-confidence, self-esteem) instead of accepting underprepared students who will end up requiring remedial programs in college.

How I benefit: In what I see to be a win-win, a quality education can be dipensed to traditionally under represented and under resourced districts giving the students the necessary tools for academic success. Additionally, by removing "quotas", there can be no doubt or question to the qualifications of minority students.