I talked to a Native American tonight who is finishing his PHD this year.
He was afraid this ruling would hurt Native American students. They traditionally are able to get into college programs, or get grants and scholarships based on ethnicity.
He would qualify regardless for placement in college, but so many Native Americans struggle to succeed. He said this new ruling will help many, but bring unintended harm to others.
So…they have benefitted from ignoring the more quality applicants—grade/ACT/SAT-wise, and instead focused on immutable characteristics instead, regardless of how qualified they are.
Textbook definition of racism and discrimination.
Perhaps the White and Asian candidates—deserve—to be there. And the Indians should start at community college, like so many White/Asian people had to, because their spot was stolen by others.
I have no sympathy.
This has been, and will remain, a problem until those racist people are given consequence.
I talked to a Native American tonight who is finishing his PHD this year.
He was afraid this ruling would hurt Native American students. They traditionally are able to get into college programs, or get grants and scholarships based on ethnicity.
He would qualify regardless for placement in college, but so many Native Americans struggle to succeed. He said this new ruling will help many, but bring unintended harm to others.
So…they have benefitted from ignoring the more quality applicants—grade/ACT/SAT-wise, and instead focused on immutable characteristics instead, regardless of how qualified they are.
Textbook definition of racism and discrimination.
Perhaps the White and Asian candidates—deserve—to be there. And the Indians should start at community college, like so many White/Asian people had to, because their spot was stolen by others.
I have no sympathy.
This has been, and will remain, a problem until those racist people are given consequence.
I don't care ... its about time merit and grades mean something again.
I'm American Indian and I have never used my ethnicity as a crutch.
Work hard, get good grades and develop your talents and you don't need any BS reverse discrimination.