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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question for the anti-AA posters: Do you have the same disdain for college admission criteria that benefit predominantly non-minority students, like legacies?  Probably not, as it is a benefit that either you or someone in your family has/will take advantage of.  I understand, bash AA because it does not benefit you.  But honestly have you ever looked down on someone's achievements because they are a legacy?[/quote]

Legacies are little different. Many of the parents (alum) give back to school which is an important aspect of college business model. So, personally, while I am not crazy about it, I can certainly understand it.

I don't think most people have issues with the overall concept of Affirmative Actions. The fact it's squarely designed for POC is what bothers me. I think it should be SES-based? Poor kids of all colors get the same benefits. [/quote]

Too many poor Asians and whites destroy even upper class URMs in scores so race-blind SES only aa would insure that lots of URMs would be locked out of top school.

I support race blind SES based aa, but race hustlers won't.[/quote]

"Race-blind" approaches to selection criteria time and time again alphas proven to be essentially AA for whites and the wealthy.

Tell me if people are okay with SES being a determining factor how could they not be okay with race? Certain races are at an inherent disadvantage in this country simply because of the complexion of their skin. How is this any different then considering the income hardship?[/quote]

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