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Originally posted by guthmund
I, for one, have never owned, borrowed or bartered for a slave. Based on this I don't feel the need to reperate anyone. On that same note, I have never once brokered, signed or weaseled out of any contract with any American Indian. Following my logic, I don't feel the need to give them back anything.
I didn't do the crime, yet the suggestion is I should pay for it.
Now, I'm an American. Should I be held responsible for the actions of my government and suffer the consequences for decisions that I didn't personally make?
I'm sorry that it happened; I'm ashamed that it happened; but my shame and condolences are all your entitled to from me.
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Well, by this logic, I never voted for Bush, I attended anti-war rallies and was against going into Iraq. I don't want to pay for this 87 billion dollar "remodeling" contract. Thanks!
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Originally posted by Ustwo
They had all tuition and housing paid for, plus they needed lower scores to get in and lower scores to stay in school.
Though I feel sorry for those who worked very hard and got good grades, since they got lumped in with those who were just taking a true free ride. You see that’s who gets hurt in these programs, and why affirmative action HURTS race relations.
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This thread wasn't about affirmative action but I will let you know why it is needed. See in your high school you had good teachers and enough money to pay for supplies, air conditioning, field trips, etc. A lot of black people live in inner city area's where they get none of that. So to help young black people move up and out of the ghetto we let them get into college with a bit lower scores because they didn't get the education you did. They qualify for scholar ships because they do not have the money to go to school. Should only the rich be allowed to get higher education? I bet you could have gotten some scholar ships also if you looked into it. I wrote about 7 essays and got 8k towards my education. I put in a lot of work to get help. I don't think this is unfair.
Also, if they are there for a "free ride" they will flunk out. Stop being a hater. At least they are getting an education. I don't consider busting your ass to get a college education a "free ride"
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As for me, I was in school past highschool for ...... umm.....4...2...4...3, that makes 13 years. My parents helped with the first 4 (and I worked), the rest was me + loans, + a stipend. I'm still paying my loans. So your point was?
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My point is you had parents that could help you get a start. That was my only point.