There’s solid evidence that Asians are discriminated against in admissions, but it’s wrong to attack #AffirmativeAction because of it.
In particular – we’ve somehow come to think that it’s OK that the children of college alumni get a leg up in admissions.
We’re talking about the children of the Ivy League – basically the most privileged people on the planet! Why do they need extra help?
Legacy admissions overwhelmingly benefit rich white families – end that, and let’s see what happens to Asian-American admissions rates.
A side note: Asian-Americans are a growing population that historically vote strongly Democratic. I think that attacking anti-Asian
discrimination is a potential wedge issue Trump could use. Dems shouldn’t hear these complaints as anti-AA – there are other answers!
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