Avast ye! The Supreme Court be takin' down affirmative action, but Harvard be plannin' to sail on anyway, arr!
2023-07-06
Arrr! Avast ye mateys! The Supreme Court be puttin' an end to the foul beast called racial discrimination in university admissions. But, mark me words, these scurvy colleges be schemin' and plannin' to find loopholes to dance 'round the ruling. Aye, they be a cunning lot indeed!
In a lighthearted and humorous tone, the author discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in university admissions. They begin by stating that while some may believe the ruling ended racial discrimination, they argue that this is not entirely true. The Court invalidated the race-conscious practices of Harvard and UNC, emphasizing that students should be treated as individuals rather than based on their race. However, the author points out that schools like Harvard are already finding ways to bypass the ruling by considering applicants' experience with race instead of their race itself.The author mentions their organization, EqualProtect.org, which fights against discrimination and champions equality. They describe the various challenges they have faced, including programs that exclude white males or are only open to non-whites. They highlight how discrimination has become deeply ingrained in academia, government, and corporations, making it difficult to address.
They discuss several tactics that will be used to evade the Court's ruling. The elimination of standardized testing, such as the SAT, LSAT, and MCAT, is one method to disguise discrimination. Instead, discrimination will occur behind closed doors using "holistic" approaches. Offloading discrimination onto third parties, dispersing DEI programming, employing word games, and utilizing technology and algorithms are other methods mentioned.
The author also mentions the Biden administration's focus on AI discrimination and the manipulation of AI parameters to achieve racial quotas. They conclude by cautioning readers not to think that the battle against discrimination has been won, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts for true equality.