Affirmative action

Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020 Updated Apr 13, 2025
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Editor,

In the United States and around the world people are marching for racial equality and I totally support their movement, but a few are asking for the return of affirmative action.

(3) comments

Cindy Cornell Jul 2, 2020 8:10am

"Should" be color blind but are not. Studies have proven that when two people with the same qualifications applying for the same job show up for the interview, the white person will invariably be chosen over the black person. People with ethnic names won't even get the interview. Why is it so hard for some people to believe in black people's experiences and realities?

Lou Jul 2, 2020 1:15pm

Great letter, Mr. Nice. Reasons to vote NO on ACA-5 on November ballot. ACA-5 would re-install affirmative action policies that lead to inequality, and cancel much of the progress made in the last few decades. As you say "People should be judged by their own merits and achievements."

willallen Jul 3, 2020 8:59am

how about basing "affirmative action" on economic need rather than race?

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