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Originally Posted by bishop_74
The idea that minorities don't have the same opportunities as any one else these days is dangerous, irresponsible, and outdated.
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I know what you're saying, but the facts simply don't bear that out. Yes, it is changing for the better, and I long for the day when we don't need it, but we still do at the moment. The higher up you get, the more it's about WHO you know and not what you know, and that's an area where minorities simply don't have any chance. They haven't been in the upper echelons of business long enough to develop those kinds of relationships.
You're absolutely right that the basis of this country is working hard to succeed. But when people actively block minorities' rights to equal and fair employment, there's a problem. Doing that is contrary to the principles of this country. It's why we needed Griggs vs. Duke Power Company to regulate hiring practices. It's why we needed Gratz vs. Bollinger and Grutter vs. Bollinger to define what is appropriate use of AA and what is not.