Honestly, now that Obama is the nominee........

[ajmccarrell]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think the reasons behind Affirmative Action have run the course. I do not think anyone under the age of 50 needs to be paid back through a leg up for the wrongs of the past.

I think Affirmative Action should stay in place (with better safeguards) but be based on poverty alone. I think more people are better served that way.

I could possibly agree with that, as long as the protections are only applied when racism is actually found. One thing I do like about Obama is his call to the black community to take responsibility. I think that would help. He obviously took responsibility for his life and he is a good role model for blacks to go to college.