''current affirmative action programs are based on the belief that to overcome discrimination, we must practice the discrimination. That perverse logic has created a system that undermines the fundamental values it was intended to protect.''
2007-08-05 10:22:09 · 7 answers · asked by Catherine 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
affirmative action is a horrible system in my opinion.... whatever the situation , should be based on experience, knowledge, ability and intelligence... not race, color or creed... affirmative action just is a step backwards.
would you want a brain surgeon who achieved his/her position based on aff. action... or from what was stated above?
2007-08-05 10:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Ree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the system used. If two candidates of equal ability are presented, one is an under-represented minority and the other not... then I have no problem choosing the minority.
I've been in a government position for 25 years and despite talk, talk, talk of affirmative action in our group, we now have 2 women working and no minorities. Something in recruitment, employment or training is not working. And my job has no huge physical hoops to jump through.
Peace
2007-08-05 21:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by zingis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because the starting premise is false.
Affirmative action isn't intended to overcome discrimination, it's intended to negate the effects of discrimination.
2007-08-05 17:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by extton 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true. When you try to help others, you hurt others. It's the classic economics tradeoff of efficiency vs. equity. Anyone who disagrees is wrong.
2007-08-06 01:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by chris n 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disagree! fuzzy logic.
2007-08-05 17:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by William R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sure has always seemed that way to me...
how else can you look at it?
2007-08-05 17:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by wildeyedredhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
couldn't have said it better myself '''''bit of an OVER CORRECTION wasn't it !
2007-08-05 17:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by Bemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋