With this argument the black kid is treated unfairly while the white kid is given a perfect education.
Some of the blacks that continue on with their education or career feel that they are qualified for their job. They receive preferential treatment which makes ignorant people think that the only reason they are in the position they are in is because of affirmative action.
As a white male I am somewhat against affirmative action, not just for the reason Murray uses but for the reason it is reverse discrimination. In our country, we see a lot of racism and unfair treatment of different ethnic groups. But, none of the unfair treatment to certain ethnic groups is legal; this is.
Since none of the unfair treatment to an ethnic group is legal, why should unfair treatment to white males be legal? This deals with the Compensation Argument and is a backward looking argument. The question of past discrimination is one that is not valid in my mind. It seeks to punish the present people for things they had no control over.
The forward-looking argument is not a legitimate one either. No one should receive unfair treatment because of his or her color or financial background. Granted, some people have it easier than others, but that should give someone that is a minority incentive to work harder. I am a human being that plays the cards I am dealt. Some hands are much better than others, but don't punish those who have a good hand. Help those with a bad one; don't just let them win the game.
I totally see why minorities would want to have affirmative action programs. Everyone in the world would like to have a program where it gives them the advantage over everyone else. The only problem is that there should be no law that discriminates against any innocent person trying hard to succeed. The Civil Rights Act gave everyone an equal opportunity. I don't feel that it is wrong to try and give people an opportunity, but don't strip away someone else's chance to succeed as well.
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The battle against affirmative action has gone so far as to halting affirmative action in places such as Missouri, and even drastically ending affirmative action in California. ... Johnson decided that some action should be taken as a remedy to these flaws. ... Affirmative action was organized with good intentions, however quickly many groups organized to protest affirmative action. Despite affirmative actions greatness there are intense debates. Affirmative action was ended by the foe of affirmative action, Ward Connerly. ...
One such way is the class action lawsuit. ... A Civil Action provides an in depth account of the life of one class action suit. ... In addition to exposing the potential pitfalls that can occur in a class action lawsuit, A Civil Action also touches on the motivation behind these cases. ... The lawyers in A Civil Action were not immune to these overlying factors. ... As Richard Toomey said in A Civil Action, "They"re guilty of polluting. ...
Affirmative action supporters make one large assumption when defending the policy. ... But, that is exactly what affirmative action does. ... These stunning facts shows just how many competent, if not gifted students fall between the cracks as a direct result of affirmative action (Affirmative action). ... Works Cited "Affirmative Action at the University of California at Berkeley" Online. ... Affirmative Action in the 1980's: Dismantling the Process of Discrimination. ...
Can people justify their actions if it meant their survival? ... by Ryunoske Akutagawa, the fundamental principle of ethics is dealt with a deep scorn and the end of the story leaves the readers with a question mark on their head, making them to seriously contemplate and arbitrate the actions of both old woman and the servant. ... No body cares about the corpse, and since it's dead, taking out the hair from the corpse can't be considered as debilitating action. ... If your action is limited in a sense it does not harm others, whatever mean you used, it is highly justifiable. ... ...
It's Time To Redefine Affirmative Action Presidents and citizens of the United States have debated affirmative action for the past forty years. ... Affirmative action has infiltrated our society and in some way influences everyone. ... Bill Clinton has no doubt affirmative action has worked, but since there is still discrimination there should still be affirmative action (7). ... Affirmative action is reverse discrimination against whites. ... Affirmative action has worn out its welcome in many communities. ...
