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dc_dux · 08-19-2008, 04:44 PM

I think some have a tendency, by intent or not, to confuse affirmative action with quotas. Quotas have been unconstitutional since the Bakke decision in the 70s. With guys like Ward Connerly (the force behind most anti-AA referendum), IMO, it is his intent to make the two interchangeable in the minds of voters.

Affirmative action is simply considering race (or gender) among many factors in hiring and admissions policies. And as long as institutional racism or discrimination still exists, as subtle as it may be now in many places, AA is still an effective and reasonable tool to provide some measure of relief.

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dc_dux Location: Washington DC	I think some have a tendency, by intent or not, to confuse affirmative action with quotas. Quotas have been unconstitutional since the Bakke decision in the 70s. With guys like Ward Connerly (the force behind most anti-AA referendum), IMO, it is his intent to make the two interchangeable in the minds of voters. Affirmative action is simply considering race (or gender) among many factors in hiring and admissions policies. And as long as institutional racism or discrimination still exists, as subtle as it may be now in many places, AA is still an effective and reasonable tool to provide some measure of relief. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 08-19-2008 at 04:48 PM..