Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
I think there are a couple of issue here.
1. Some Whites believe they are losing Rights, but these people are fighting for the status quo which is clearly skewed in favor of Whites. They fight equality, because equality means losing a little bit to give to those with less advantages. I don't view that as losing Rights, but balancing to favor Whites less. This is similar to the "Christian Oppression" crap, allowing other religions equal footing is oppression in their minds, because they believe their religion deserves higher standing. For many, it's an issue of White Supremacy, because they view minorities as lesser people.
2. But there are a few issues that go farther. Like quotas. Quotas just upset people. For example if a law school has 100 spots and the white guy finishes 101 overall regardless of minority then it's still favoring white guys less but he's has to accept it. But if he's 91st overall but can't get in because they have to let in 20 minorities/low income/women/whatever then he will think he's lost rights. Another issue is that grades is not the only factor. There's GPA and test scores and volunteering and work experience and personality and quotas that make the admission process very subjective and yes if there were no quotas the selector would be very biased.
So for people who believe in #1, that's racism. But for people who believe in #2, that's more of a legitimate beef. The playing field should be equal, and equal means white lose some advantages. But it should not be skewed to far that way.
|
Great points as usual, girlysports. Somebody finally cutting to the heart of these protests and what is really going on here: a difference of opinion on the merits of affirmative action.