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What makes you angry? What makes you feel racist? And why does it make you feel racist?[/quote]

Makes me angry that they would even remotely consider getting rid of these programs or changing them to admit a less qualified but more racially diverse set of students.

There seems to be an implication that the current system is racist.  So if I support the current system I am racist.

There are many reasons these programs are not racially diverse.   Nothing will be solved by gutting these programs.     Kids that truly need these programs and are thriving in them will be the ones hurt in the process.[/quote]

Many southern states have used different criteria for disadvantaged children of all races. In the city where I used to work, children from homes viewed as "at risk" needed to score at WISC Full Scale Score of 115 (or either a Verbal or Nonverbal score of 130), while children from homes viewed as not at risk, needed a Full Scale Score of 130 to qualify. We felt that if a child could come from the local public housing community and a limited educational background yet earn a Full Scale Score of 115 (without all the prepping that many DCUM posters say they do), then that child deserved a spot. [/quote]

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