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So what you're saying is Asians have more seats than any group by a huge margin and yet it's not enough? You feel the system needs to be rigged to give them more?[/quote]

What exactly do you mean by "rigged to give them more?"  FCPS specifically and overtly rigged the system to give them fewer seats than they had been earning on a more strict meritocracy.

I don't want the system rigged to give anyone seats.  I want a system that detects the smartest, most advanced, hardest working kids, and then gives those kids the TJ seats, regardless of the kid's race, economic status, ESOL status, or special ed status.

Pretty much all of the major STEM competitions are dominated by Asians.  In your view, does that mean these contests are rigged to give Asians disproportionately many awards, or is it just a sign that Asian families are much more invested in academics and Asian kids are much harder workers?[/quote]

Diversity is extremely important, broadening opportunities is critical. However attacking people who do well and dragging standards down is not the solution. It is not a zero sum game. Once we get to that mindset, good solutions will emerge. There is a huge talent shortage in the US. We need to lift all boats. Not drag people, families who are working hard down. [/quote]

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