When we “equal” the playing field by lowering the standards for minority groups, how is that in their best interests? Should we not be trying to raise the bar so that they can compete equally at a higher level? The system hasn’t worked the way it was intended to. I think what we need to do is make sure we support school vouchers and the no child left behind act. The problem is they are not getting the proper education in the elementary schools, so they can’t compete when it comes to getting into a college and succeeding.We as sober-minded adults should be able to agree to help equal the playing field.
The help should be aimed to give a fair chance. Equal opportunity not Equal outcomes.
If they are given a chance and still don’t make it because they are not adequately prepared, we haven’t achieved anything and wasted a lot of money that could be put to better use.We have to accept that many people excel in one area and are terrible in another, and we shouldn't try to fit a round peg into a square. Yet, we should make sure that when people fail or fall short it is not because they didn't have a legitimate chance.
Squawker said:You made some good points Craig. A couple things stood out for me.
When we ?equal? the playing field by lowering the standards for minority groups, how is that in their best interests? Should we not be trying to raise the bar so that they can compete equally at a higher level? The system hasn?t worked the way it was intended to. I think what we need to do is make sure we support school vouchers and the no child left behind act. The problem is they are not getting the proper education in the elementary schools, so they can?t compete when it comes to getting into a college and succeeding.
If they are given a chance and still don?t make it because they are not adequately prepared, we haven?t achieved anything and wasted a lot of money that could be put to better use.
Yes, as long as a “quota” doesn’t interfere with the employers freedom to make necessary business decisions that doesn’t have anything to do with race.First of all, the "standards" for most jobs are subjective and fluid. Television personality, editor, customer service rep., manager, artists, writers, consultants, etc. In these types of jobs we need to make sure people who could do the jobs just as well aren't being excluded for extraneous reasons.
I disagree. They didn’t get where they are today because some white man gave them a hand up. They worked hard by themselves and would have done so without affirmative action. I understand you think President Bush was calculating when he chose them, but he had a deep respect for them, trusted them, was friends with them, and knew they were the best choice for the job. The color of their skin, or ethnic origin, was secondary.It's clear G. Bush does what I'm suggesting: Colin Powel, Gonzalez, Rice, were all qualified for their positions. So were numerous white people. I believe he made the calculation that for the world image, and the benefit of citizens here, that it was good to show people of color and women in foreign policy positions. THAT is Afir. Action.
I could see the vapors emanating from the UN all the way up here in Maine.I would agree to do the same with a Conservative in Health and Human Services or at the U.N. like the Bolton nomination currently. Why send another moderate/lliberal to the U.N. or the E.P.A. when we could get a Conservative in the position. This person is likely to have a different perspective on the same old problems.
Bravo ! :applaud This is 2005. I think our country has progressed beyond the KKK Byrd mentality. How that man stayed in the Senate all these years is beyond me. We will probably have small pockets of discrimination forever. Make sure everyone has the same access to college grants, loans, and scholarships, and leave it to the individual to meet the goal of admission, and accomplish their dream by themselves, on their own merit.We need to stop focusing on women and minorities especially, and focus on what's best for America. And that is as much as possible having every American believing and seeing, that if they work hard, they can reach the American dream.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?