Originally Posted by spazlabz

That is definitely a logical theory that only has the one drawback of assuming intent on the legislation. You have more faith in our political leaders to think things through to that depth. I assume they wanted to win votes and that was an expedient political move to achieve the ends they wanted.

I think almost every friend I have has a story of affirmative action going awry, I know I have a couple myself. I think if we are going to integrate the 'pitbulls' into society it requires a strong social network to support and educate those we want to have the right flavor in the melting pot.

I know that last sentence sounds like something that could have come out of NAZI Germany, but the intent of it is to say that education and common goals should be shared within society and the burden to make it so lies with us. Affirmative action goes against this as it has always been and will always be a divisive tool wielded by one group against another.

its like slicing bread with a hammer