Jun 21, 2018 ~ Walter Williams, 'Educational Fraud Continues'. 83% of black high school graduates cannot read at 12 grade level. 93% could not do math at that level. Only 17% test college ready but colleges admit 58%. 'Very often, when they graduate from college' still not at 12th-grade level. [College, Education, Race, Affirmative Action, Walter Williams]
Apr 15, 2018 ~ Michael Barone, 'Genetics Is Undercutting the Case for Racial Quotas' - people who deny the possibility of substantial biological differences among human populations are digging themselves into an indefensible position. The anti-science left. [Anti-Science, Affirmative Action]
Dec 5, 2017 ~ Walter Williams, 'Diversity Obsession'. 'Black parents should not allow their sons and daughters to attend a college where they would not be admitted if they were white.' It does them more harm than good. The only goal is meeting diversity quotas and making liberals feel good. [Walter Williams, Race, Education, Affirmative Action]
Sep 23, 2017 ~ Thomas Lifson, 'Affirmative action is the new third rail of American politics'. Affirmative action was an experiment, one that has failed on the basis of 50 years of experience - but questioning it is not permitted - built on false premises - harms people of all races. [Affirmative Action, Politics]
Sep 2, 2017 ~ David French, 'AG Sessions Takes On Affirmative Action in College Admissions' 'Skin color has become the most important factor in the college-application process.' Asians hurt the most. Must score 450, 270, 140 points higher than blacks, Hispanics and whites for the same spot. [Affirmative Action, Racism]
Aug 26, 2017 ~ David French 'Affirmative Action Has Failed Because It Never Had a Chance to Succeed' The problems exist all the way down to grade school and family structure. Therefore you can't intercede at the hiring and college admission level and fix the problem. [Affirmative Action]
Aug 13, 2017 ~ J.A. Frascino, MD, Left Wing Politics is all about 'feelin' good' - most of their policies from Affirmative Action to Minimum Wage do way more harm than good but supporting them feels good. [Affirmative Action, Minimum Wage, Politics]