Affirmative Action

[jerseydevil]

I did a search and I didn't find a thread already on this.

I guess the Supreme Court is reviewing a case right now involving Michigan State - they should have a ruling as to whether theywill hear it or not.

Affirmative action case awaits Supreme Court review
The University of Michigan is defending itself against charges it rejected white students because of their race.

At issue is whether race can be used as a factor in admissions to state-funded colleges, to increase diversity among the student body. Justices would be asked to decide whether a state has a "compelling interest" to promote a diverse student body, or whether the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment forbids giving one ethnic group or culture special advantages over another.

I feel that affirmative action is reverse discrimination. People should get accepted on their abilities - not on the color of their skin or their religion or their sex. All it does is cause more racial tensions in America.