If it's solely needs-based, then I'd say it's no longer "affirmative action" at all. You're arguing here that affirmative action should not exist, full stop. Just sayin'.I would think the best way to go would be to offer affirmative action for people below the poverty line regardless of race/ethnicity.
You're arguing here that affirmative action should not exist, full stop. Just sayin'.
No I'm not. My intent with the comment was to "think aloud," and not argue a point either way. Not because I have no convictions, but because I'm not sure how I feel about AA as a solution to a very real problem. You'll note that right after the bit you quote I wrote:But then, what happens if some racist person in admissions is choosing all white, male applicants from the AA pool? Women and minorities would still be screwed.
Affirmative action is not the same as financial aid.