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William Rice @William21001 (2637) • Havre De Grace, Maryland 2 Feb 18

Do you think there is equality in todays world or is it forced. Personally i think its kinda of forced because of affirmative action in the work place and schools. Yeah this helps some people that would not normally get chances...

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I simply can't trust anybody online..anymore

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 11 Mar 12

anyways, trust them online, looks like a suicide huh? It was like a nightmare when I found out..the TRUTH. Couple of days ago I some how felt bad for a friend of mine leaving social sites. to be honest, i...

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Berkeley Pay-By-Race or "Increase Diversity" Bake Sale

Fire10 @Fire10 (293) • United States 26 Sep 11

I saw this article and had to share it - the video was pretty entertaining too! http://cnn.com/2011/09/26/us/california-racial-bake-sale/ So there's a price breakdown for people of different race - mimicking racial...

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Affirmative Action- "Equal" Opportunity?

VanityVonMonroe @VanityVonMonroe (9) 16 Dec 10

I was reading an article today about making Affirmative Action legal again. The way it defined Affirmative Action was giving "Equal Opportunities" to minorities and women in the work place. When referring to "minorities", they...

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What happened at the racist bake sale?

djbtol @djbtol (5493) • United States 11 Nov 10

Reporter John Stossel hosted a bake sale; a rather unique bake sale. The bake sale was held in midtown Manhattan, and Stossel was found shouting "Cup cakes for sale!" But that is not what made it unique. Check out these...

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Did Maddow take down Buchanan?

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5597) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 21 Jul 09

I just read a transcript of an interview Rachal Maddow had with Pat Buchanan. The title insinuated Maddow got the upper hand in the interview. Reading the transcript, I don't see how they came to that conclusion. It's a long...

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is affirmative action necessary?

ninajohnson @ninajohnson (36) • United States 29 Jun 09

Another discussion on here got me thinking, and I got to thinking I should start a new discussion. My question is this: Is affirmative action still necessary, let alone appropriate? I realize the arguments in favor of affirmative...

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What are your thoughts on affirmative action?

Julie @movicont (494) • United States 23 Mar 09

I guess I started thinking about this more now that college applications results are slowly rolling out. What are your opinions on affirmative action? I believe that affirmative action is better off based on socioeconomic class...

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Affirmative Action...Good or Bad?

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5597) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 1 Sep 08

Many people, including many African Americans, think that Affirmative Action is an program that perpetuates in minorities an attitude of entitlement and keeps them suppressed because they can be hired on the basis of racial quotas...

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Affirmative Action Smacked DOWN!

redyellowblackdog @redyellowblackdog (10629) • United States 30 Jul 08

Yes, it is true. Satire is sometimes cutting and truthful in a most effective manner. Check this out. http://www.scrappleface.com/?p=3028 I say this is some of the most effective satire I've ever seen. What do you...

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If Obama is be elected president, would that be the end of affirmative action?

jonesy123 @jonesy123 (3948) • United States 28 Jun 08

If Obama would be elected president, wouldn't Americans proof that there are now no limits for minorities? Wouldn't it show that racial prejudice has been diminished and minorities can succeed on their own merits rather than being...

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Affirmative Action

Mare73 @Mare73 (1335) • United States 21 May 08

Ok, I hope that this won't turn into some bashing thread...those are NOT my intentions. Who here is familiar with affirmative action? For those are not, basically it means that companies (depending on the size) must have a...

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Affirmative Action, is not necessary anymore.

AnimeMom @AnimeMom (516) • United States 23 Apr 08

I'm not out to offend, just to gather opinions. I have always wondered about this. And so I wanted to ask mylotters to see what they feel. I personaly believe that A.A is not necessary anymore. If you, a buisness owner, are...

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Does Affirmative Action Eliminate or Promote Racial Discrimination?

AlwaysAskingWhy @AlwaysAskingWhy (96) • United States 8 Feb 08

As a colored person, I've always assumed that affirmative action was designed to help eliminate racial discrimination. But I read a news article from an Asian magazine a few years ago that an Asian student was turned away from the...

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OIA - Only in Africa

shellyk @shellyk (4) • South Africa 8 Nov 07

I live in South Africa, and am faced daily with highly questionable situations... I find myself wondering if this only happens in Africa. Ever visited Africa, or a permanent resident particularly of South Africa? Please share your...

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More Affirmative Action NOW !

redyellowblackdog @redyellowblackdog (10629) • United States 26 Aug 07

We all know to where the road paved with good intentions leads. On its way there it surely passes through the valley of unintended consequences. Here's an article concerning how affirmative action programs have helped to reduce...

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Taking advantage of affirmative action

aweave06 @aweave06 (31) • United States 17 May 07

The college application process has always been heated. With many universities practicing affirmative action, it has become even more contested. Many students are taking advantage of affirmative action and marking down ethnicities...

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Do you think Affirmative Action has benefited anyone?

Yestheypayme2dothis @Yestheypayme2dothis (7874) • United States 30 Mar 07

Do you think Affirmative Action has benefited anyone? Has it benefited the minority groups it is supposed to benefit? Do majorities understand it and think we are doing the right thing with Affirmative Action? I think it is bad...

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This year white people will be a legal minority in the state of Arizona.

Yestheypayme2dothis @Yestheypayme2dothis (7874) • United States 30 Mar 07

This year white people will be a legal minority in the state of Arizona. Will they benefit from Affirmative Action?

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Do you believe in Affirmative Action?

naty1941 @naty1941 (2336) • United States 29 Mar 07

What Is Affirmative Action? Born of the civil rights movement three decades ago, affirmative action calls for minorities and women to be given special consideration in employment, education and contracting decisions....

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