Affirmative Action: Affirm or Deny? FOR AGAINST

“I think affirmative action is definitely necessary for combating systemic racism, but right now it’s sort of faulty because it negatively affects some people it shouldn’t affect. I think that I definitely understand why it’s being overturned, but I hope most colleges will opt to replace it with more of a class-based affirmative action program. While affirmative action didn’t really impact my college experience, I know some other people who are definitely frustrated with their college application experience as a result of affirmative action,” Jia Park (12) said.

“When affirmative action crosses my mind, I tend to connect it with racial issues around the nation. In my opinion, it does not matter what race you are, what your background is, or where you come from ... If you show great signs of commitment in your field, you are more than capable. I definitely think affirmative action should be abolished,” senior Miles Pierre said.