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Quote by: GHook93  Does it create an unfair advantage and go against the 14th amendment's equal protection clause? Yes. But is is a good temporary evil? Yes. Is the need for affirmative action less now? Yes. Is it still needed, but at a lesser degree? Yes. Was it a just program in the beginning? Absolutely. |
Because it goes against the 14th amendment (or any other part of the Constitution) there's nothing good about it. There is never a need in America for anything that is unconstitutional.
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As a white man I can say that affirmative action was a just and needed program. The need is going down; however, it is still need put at a lesser degree.
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Some might suggest that us white guys aren't qualified to speak about affirmative action.