We're coming to close on this blog project, and I thought it would helpful for any new or future readers if I summarized some of the points I have been making through this blog.
A little review session that can fit your pocket:
1. This blog is about Affirmative Action in higher education, specifically that it is unfair and should be abolished in favor of socioeconomic considerations.
2. I looked at an example of the unfair, pro-Affirmative Action admissions process of Michigan State University. And also the clear discrimination in the admissions process at the University of California, Berkley (See "Congratulations on Being White---5 Points" "University of California-Berkley, Keepin' it Real" )
3. Is helping the lower income just as unfair as choosing someone by race? No, because there is a real disparity between the quality of education/opportunity for someone from a low income background rather than someone who is a minority. (See "Penny to the Wise")
4. I also looked at the wonderful admissions/financial aid system of Stanford University as a possible option/solution. Stanford "guarantees" that a student who is admitted will be financially able to attend the University, without loans! (See "Stanford Education---ON SALE!")
5. Finally, I gave a "tip o' the hat" to Nebraska for voting to ban AA this election, and a "wag o' the finger" to Colorado for keeping AA action. (I say "finally" here even though there are many other points I mention, but have decided that 5 is a nice number to end on).
Of course, I encourage you to explore my blog future, leave comments, ask questions, and/or suggestions!
Yours truly,
J Ham
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