Don't you think we need some kind of race conscious remedy (e.g.affirmative action) for minorities in the U.S.
494337
i dont know where you live but im white and where i live im the minority
908936
Yea the federal government needs to do something about this IMMEDIATELY....this situation is causing much civil problems.....I do not want to see the federal government ignore this problem any longer....it is causing breeding of racism.
60946
Well, I havent seen a problem with unequal minority rights in a long time. Im not saying that there arent some racists still out there but the "minority" groups are doing well.  After all have you ever heard of a caucasion college fund???? Probably not. Because that would be racist. But theres nothing wrong with an African American college fund now is there. Now there are plenty of unracial college funds out there as well but still... Oh and I used to live near a reservation and there was this place that was run by the Indians. They would put ads in the local newspaper for job/career opportunities. And then it would say indian preferred at the bottom. Im Irish/Indian and I have no problem with different ethnicities but I have a huge problem with racism and reverse racism.  Oh and in most companies, like the one my dad works at.... There is a mandatory percentage of workers that have to be "minorities" working there. But there is no minority rule for a town where there are fewer whites than blacks. And what about the towns where the white to black ratio is like 99/1. And the "minority demand percentage" is 15%?
378254
i believe affirmative action should be used to get a qualified   persons foot in the door. if not encouraged or ordered some companies, businesses etc.. would not provide minorities an opportunity to work. but once a person is hired i believe they should be promoted etc..on their own merit. i do not believe in special exams and test for certain people.. and i feel the employment test should pertain to the job. an intelligent person would want to hire the best man or woman for the job no matter what color..ethnic or religion.also the staff should be representative of the clients...at some point, if a diversed group of people eat at a restuarant than a diverse group should work at the restuarant,   how u understand..that getting in is everyones concern.. staying in or moving up is your own.
1058422
Probably won't happen.  A first big step is to get rid of the activists like Jesse Jackson since they are always focusing on the differences and every perceived injustice.  It seems to be their goal to prove that they are perpetual victims.  Too many people are voluntarily segregating themselves and this leads to distrust and fear of other groups because they don't understand each other.\n\nTo Sgtsnafu2: That quote isn't even about race.  Seems like you go through life looking only at race.  That makes you the ignorant racist.
67317
Affirmative Action is not a good idea.  It promotes, possibly, unqualified people into positions simply to collect government monies.\n\nIn some respects, it also promotes what some call "reverse" discrimination.  I call it discrimination, pure and simple.\n\nCompanies, schools, or any organization, would be better served giving a position to the most qualified person - regardless or race, gender, marital status, etc.  If they are concerned that there is not enough "diversity" in a certain area, set up a training program (open to EVERYONE) and train people to do what you need them to do.\n\nI fell the same way about school scholarships that favor one ethnic group over another.
800868
Why would we want affirmative action in congress.  You should want the best people for the job, we shouldnt stick people of one race or another in a National seat just because there arent enough of them in already.
755142
No. A better question is: Should there be "affirmative action" at all?" I say no.
1000792
I don't think it's a matter of race; it's more a function of who runs.  If only whites are running, then we pretty much have to pick a white.  I really don't care what race or ethnicity a candidate is - if I believe that you'll do the best job, I'll vote for you.
1049718
Affirmative action does nothing but legalize racism and discrimination for every race except whites and serves as punishment for slavery that ended 150 years ago.\n\nWhat is truly sad is that the slaves were prisoners from the inter tribal wars in Africa and were sold into slavery by their own people.\n\nSo in all actuality they have been pissed off for hundreds of years at the end consumer instead of their own people that sold them into slavery in the first place.\n\nBy the way, my ancestors came to this country in 1932 so quit treating me like my family enslaved your family.
567716
As contradictory as this statement may sound, I feel that affirmative action promotes reverse discrimination but is very necessary in some cases. The biggest problem we are facing today is that the playing field (i.e. in the business world, college admissions, etc.) is not as leveled as some people may think.  Sure, Black Americans (as well as other minorities) have come a long way from the old Jim Crow days, but there is a great amount of discrimination that still exists.  Believe me, I wish that the policies didn't exist, but then again, that would only occur/work in a perfect, non-discriminatory world...
790532
The problem lies in the victim attitude that ALL minorities have succumbed to.  They have put up with many forms of discrimination in the past, but as that is now disappearing they are grasping at straws to still remain the victim and receive their entitlements.  They don't want equal rights, they want things handed to them.  It's the liberal way.  Recently a black man at my husband's company filed a lawsuit saying he was being made to do work that white workers don't do.  The lawsuit was dismissed and he was discharged when it was proven that the white workers already knew the work he was doing and that it was part of his training.  You lose respect for a cause when it is being abused and unfortunately that is what is happening now.  Equal rights have turned into bullying and blackmail.
416533
I'm not sure, but it really bothers me. I think it's mostly the current political climate. Scapegoating minority groups, whether racial, social, or whatever, is just a way to distract people from the real and serious problems going on elsewhere.
1166587
the American government is not white supremcist, if it was we would not have affirmative action that hooks up non whites in education, jobs and contracts.  We wouldnt have hate crime laws that only whites are ever charged with.  it is instead pro business and pro israel so whatever corporations and israel says, they do
1064817
The problem appears to be mainly in Europe.  I've seen that special.  Europe has not had a civil rights movement like we've had here in the States.  This is one of the things that separates us from the rest of the world.  We are at least trying to do something about racism.  In Europe it has always been accepted; look at all the "ethnic cleansing" that has, and still goes on.  People in the States just don't know how lucky they are.  Anybody who think that they have it so bad here, should try living outside the US for a few years.  Not just visit, but actually live there.  They will come back to the US and be thankful that their country is trying to make everyone's quality of life better.
526226
I agree. We, as people, waste so much time stereotyping, judging, and even hating other for their heritage. Just think if we, as a society, embraced one anothers cultures and found commonalities what we could do. We'd have so much more fun! We'd solve more important problems in the world if most of us weren't focused so much on race and ethnicity. We fix our political policies such that everyone we be treated fairly. In short, Racism definitely hinders our progress as a society.
521731
I disagree.  Slavery was over 100 years ago, and US wasn't the only country to do it.  Granted civil rights didn't occur until the '60s, but now in US there is "affirmative action" which is basically reverse discrimination.  Any minority in the US has more opportunities at their fingertips than any white person will ever have.  The minorities merely have to reach out for it, but spend way too much time blaming "whitey" because it's easier.  Anything worth having takes time and hard work.  If a minority applied for the same job as i did, that person would get it over me, even if I had more experience, so I don't feel that the legacy is on Western man(which is another way to say white people)....I should not be held responsible for something ancestors did(especially since I'm Irish/NativeAmerican/German and mine didn't own slaves)  I feel that if you were born in this country you are American...end of story, Celebrate our sameness and quit shouting about our differences.