2006-12-15 05:00:20 · 10 answers · asked by §чﺀﺀчβчﻯ†a 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's so hard to have a definitive answer on this. Affirmative action can be bad - it can ensure that a less qualified applicant gets a job essentially based upon quota, or examples like that. However, I fear that if we were to do away with it, there are still people so bigoted that it would negatively effect minorities who are qualified. I wish that this could be more cut and dry, but there's not a really great solution that I've ever heard of...
2006-12-15 05:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am againts affirmative action it should be base on merit , I know how to solve it without people having resentment againts those giving special treament, simple let's say a college needs to recruit a percentage of African Americans to their school all they have to do is state that any student with a B avg or above with a family income of let's say under 30k will be admitted, this way you do not discriminate againts anyone. Since more minorities have lower family income you will get a higher percentage of blacks and since there is also a grade requirement which american would resent someone with good grades but low family income getting a break.
2006-12-15 15:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ynot! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, it does not make the most sense. Everyone wants to be created equal.An individuals admittance needs to be based on their qualifications. If we keep up policies like this, our country will always look at people based on their color, and not their character. And character is much more important.
2006-12-15 15:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by Seven Costanza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
against, it shouldnt matter what your skin color is. Afirmative action mocks the merit system. As many would say, "May the best person win!"
2006-12-15 13:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In theory, it is a good idea.
In practice, it discriminates against whites in so many unfair ways that it has become a sore spot for many, myself included.
2006-12-15 13:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Against. It removes the need to strive for excellence and it is also racist.
2006-12-15 13:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Against. Give the best person the job, no matter what color or gender they are.
2006-12-15 13:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
i feel that aa has served it's purpose. i don't feel that it helps anyone, it demeans them by giving them special advantage due to the color of their skin. i prefer the merit system.
2006-12-15 13:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by zzzalex 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Against. It isn't necessary any more and it is now just racist.
2006-12-15 13:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I WAS BORN INTELLIGENT BUT AFFIRMATIVE MADE ME A DIMER.
2006-12-15 13:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋