(08-18-2022, 11:31 AM)mikesez Wrote:

(08-18-2022, 08:02 AM)Lucky2Last Wrote: Bias and racism are different things, and people need to stop using them interchangeably. I am hearing what you say about race, and I agree (for the most part). However, I think you're wrong about the lack of role models. It's the same reason why women want to see other women in male-dominated fields and positions (granted, I think there is actually a difference between men and women, whereas racial differences are primarily cultural). Do you not think that women need to see female leaders? Models are important. That said, progressives also tend to forget that blacks make up 12% of the population, which means 50/50 representation is not possible.

Agreed.

Nor should it be. The most qualified should be retained. And i don't mean 'qualified according to race'. If that's 80% black, then so be it. If that's 80% white, then so be that. Otherwise, you're just offering the students a potentially inferior product and harming thier chances of maximizing thier academic potential. Minneapolis, isn't this all about the kids?

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