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YOUR comment belies YOUR perspective that certain races are [b]inherently more deserving[/b] of seats than others.[/quote]

DP.  Why are we even talking about who is 'inherently more deserving?"  TJ shouldn't be picking kids based on inherent ability/raw aptitude when motivation and hard work are such important components of succeeding at TJ.  I'm white, and I have no problem with admitting that in general, Asian families prioritize education more than other families and the kids tend to work much harder.  Asians most likely are deserving of more seats, since they're putting in much more effort than everyone else.  I think it's gross to act as if motivation and effort equals privilege, and then completely discount them so they can reduce Asians at TJ.  [/quote]

So, for example, if a group decides to send their kids to academic camps on weekend and summers, the entire FCPS student body should have to do that in order to keep up and be accepted into TJ?  Sorry, but that shouldn't be required.  Kids can handle STEM subjects without having to do that and many families can't even afford to do that.  If that's what you want, find an elite private school and leave the public school system.  [/quote]

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