Check out the following article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/nyregion/03firefighter.html?_r=1&hp
It is fascinating how complex race and affirmative action can be. Mr. Vargas, the lone man of color involved in the lawsuit, should be applauded for his conviction, regardless of the fact that many of us would deem his position naive and misguided. Nonetheless, it is unfortunate that our court systems are regressing by ignoring the fact that inherent institutional racism and racial disparities still exist.
Friday, July 3, 2009
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