So you don't like one of the most storied, academic ins utions in the US, if not the world because it is a "cesspool of liberalism?" You realize people like Larry Tribe and Alan Dershowitz are some of the most recognized academics associated with Harvard.
What you're asking a private ins ution to do is mighty socialist btw...
That being said, AA finds its roots in segregation, much like the VRA... it's actually unfortunate that once the VRA was softened quite a bit, states like Texas get caught with their hand in the cookie jar again.
It's disingenuous to discuss this topic without the historical background. One could argue AA is no longer necessary, that's certainly a valid opinion, but we won't really know until it's gone and when we see whether the abuses come back.
The cesspool of liberalism comment is in regard to MY kids - not other Asians who would like to go/get a letter.
You sure about that? Because the words you use make it pretty clear that the comment is in regard to Harvard.
More to the point, Harvard may very well be liberal, but how can you call an ins ution that features Profs. Tribe and Dershowitz a cesspool of liberalism?
Sorry, but this is a previous topic that you probably missed. Basically, I wouldn't send my child (only one was a student who could possibly get in) to Harvard - we're not into prestige or Ivy League or anything like that. I look for fit - the best program that is affordable to me where student will find like-minded, Christian friends - she ended up going to UT Austin. I have nothing against others going to Harvard if that's what they want to do - just not for us.
rmt is whatever minority is convenient for the conversation at all times.
rmt is black, asian, jamaican, female, etc
I do preach this is the way it is (with regard to PSAT bar for National Merit honors) - I prepare him for his Hispanic friends who are lesser students academically getting free rides to Ivy Leagues/elite colleges while he'll probably go to a state school - I tell him you just have to work hard - what I ask for is BEST EFFORT - and I'm happy with whatever grade/score.
I don't see your point about government denying them handouts with regard to this topic.
we should get rid of firemen because there haven't been that many fires lately
I would like to see any post where I claimed to be black. I am not responsible for those who assume that all Jamaicans are black.
A lot of South Asians came to the West Indies after slavery was outlawed. There weren't many Indians in the Indies before that.
I'm sure you do a lot of preaching to your kids, tbh, and that the message about other races being lesser than them at anything doesn't induce any kind of bitterness or resentment. After all, how could an Hispanic student be better than anybody academically other than by some sort of accident or a handout? Ha!
I thought you were pretty upset about other races having to score less than Asians to receive a federal funded handout? If you were not, it certainly came across like that, IMVHO.
Why wouldn't I support them if they are being affected by issue that you are suggesting I'm "using" them to fix? So you recognize I care issue "x". Issue "x" is affecting Asians. But I'm not supposed to care?
Do you two ever touch tips?
If you’re afraid Harvard was too liberal, then you might be concerned about what Bevo is gonna do to your kid ...
Seriously, HLS featured more prominent conservatives (Tribe, Dershowitz) than UT (Lino Graglia)
Lol
That's one of the most insane things I've read here. You would deny your children a Harvard education because FOX News has scared you into thinking they would be indoctrinated into liberalism. You don't know the first damn thing about Harvard.
Try not to let your idiotic susceptibility to fear mongering negatively affect your kids' lives. If you want to be the typical old lady who watches cable news for 12 hours a day and pisses her Depends over the liberals, go for it, but please don't everything up for your kids. They don't deserve it.
Wow, that was edgy man... Nice!
I don't think it the fear of indoctrination, but rather avoiding having your speech limited because you support conservative values.
You would deny your children a Harvard education because FOX News has scared you into thinking they would be indoctrinated into liberalism.
When you do, do you become the Wonder Twins?
"You're gay because i sit around imagining elaborate erotic scenarios about you! Makes you the gay one!"
You mean ostracism? I don't particularly recall cases of Harvard limiting their own student's speech. As somebody already pointed out, there's been relatively prominent conservatives coming out of Harvard.
It's actually unfortunate that tribalism, which breeds ignorance, is still quite prevalent, tbh...
legacies and donors get preference too
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2...issions-trial/Getting into Harvard is hard. But it’s a lot less hard if your family promises to pay for a new building, according to internal emails presented in court on the third day of the Harvard admissions trial.
John M. Hughes, a lawyer for Students for Fair Admissions — the anti-affirmative action group suing the College over its race-conscious admissions policies — introduced the emails in a bid to prove Harvard unfairly prefers the wealthy and well-connected.
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