Affirmative Action Under Fire
0President Bush recently urged the Supreme Court to strike down the University of Michigan's affirmative-action program as unconstitutional. What do you think?
“Affirmative action unfairly keeps more qualified applicants out of college. Kind of like having a rich, politically connected daddy.”
Tom Edwards –
Systems Analyst“Christ. NBC's A Different World wasn't enough, now they want to go to 'real' college, too?”
Frank Krantz –
Architect“I once met someone who says she lost a job because of affirmative action, and I've never met anyone who's benefitted, so I'm opposed.”
Marci Hoffler –
Homemaker“Why do those people act like we owe them something? Oh, right.”
Marla Simmons –
Student“I applaud Bush's hardline stand on this issue, as once a nigra get his head full-a learnin', he start up a-thinkin', an' then there ain't no keepin' him down no-how.”
Rich Skoldek –
Plumber“This is an extremely complex, emotionally charged issue, but one thing is clear: Condoleezza Rice's name is funny.”
Dennis Dugan –
Cab Driver
