Argument and debates; isn't that what philosophy is all about?
Well, today it certainly was.
After going through the debate, I had a lot of things that were going through my mind.
This topic seemed like something that would be discussed in Core 11, but I am glad it came up because I really enjoyed it.
Obama is honestly the #1 celebrity of 2008 & 2009.
Basically we discussed whether affirmative action should still be relevant in our society even with a new "minority" President; Barack Obama.
I thought that both Monique and Toryn did an amazing job and yes, Toryn was attacked a bit more than Monique but M still represents!
I believe that affirmative action should take place in our country even with an African American President. And as many of my classmates brought up, there are many people in the country who do not have the opportunity to further their education after high school simply because of money. I strongly disagree and was rather heated when Toryn pointed out that getting special attention like affirmative action will motivate one, primarily blacks to succeed because I think that it will not push the person to do better, at all. One will feel, some way or another that they are getting this "special attention" because they are a minority and without it, they will not be able to attend college and eventually succeed. If I was in the position, I would feel rather discriminated because if I was "white," I wouldn't receive this attention because I'm better and more rich.
My sister came back from their "Race Unit" Assembly today and she mentioned that not one person can listen to someone talk and not be judgmental. I completely agree because while the debaters were talking, all I was thinking was that my parents have been through worse & also that they are not trying as hard as "Koreans" per say. I think that Asian parents do push their kids to their limit but not to fulfill all the stereotypes but simply because that's what we know to be the best for us. There are many people who graduate high school and would rather make money rather then spend it on college. However, families like mine were raised differently. No college education means working at McDonald's.
I feel that affirmative action is mostly directed at African Americans. Although they have a long, painful history in this country, there are other minorities that need more attention that African Americans. I feel that affirmative action should still take place in this country but should be more careful of the recipients of the action. I am sure with some research and a interview or two, we will be able to give money to ones who need it the most. Hopefully with the new president, it will open a lot doors to "whites" because many of them still deny that racism exists in our country.
Well, today it certainly was.
After going through the debate, I had a lot of things that were going through my mind.
This topic seemed like something that would be discussed in Core 11, but I am glad it came up because I really enjoyed it.
Obama is honestly the #1 celebrity of 2008 & 2009.
Basically we discussed whether affirmative action should still be relevant in our society even with a new "minority" President; Barack Obama.
I thought that both Monique and Toryn did an amazing job and yes, Toryn was attacked a bit more than Monique but M still represents!
I believe that affirmative action should take place in our country even with an African American President. And as many of my classmates brought up, there are many people in the country who do not have the opportunity to further their education after high school simply because of money. I strongly disagree and was rather heated when Toryn pointed out that getting special attention like affirmative action will motivate one, primarily blacks to succeed because I think that it will not push the person to do better, at all. One will feel, some way or another that they are getting this "special attention" because they are a minority and without it, they will not be able to attend college and eventually succeed. If I was in the position, I would feel rather discriminated because if I was "white," I wouldn't receive this attention because I'm better and more rich.
My sister came back from their "Race Unit" Assembly today and she mentioned that not one person can listen to someone talk and not be judgmental. I completely agree because while the debaters were talking, all I was thinking was that my parents have been through worse & also that they are not trying as hard as "Koreans" per say. I think that Asian parents do push their kids to their limit but not to fulfill all the stereotypes but simply because that's what we know to be the best for us. There are many people who graduate high school and would rather make money rather then spend it on college. However, families like mine were raised differently. No college education means working at McDonald's.
I feel that affirmative action is mostly directed at African Americans. Although they have a long, painful history in this country, there are other minorities that need more attention that African Americans. I feel that affirmative action should still take place in this country but should be more careful of the recipients of the action. I am sure with some research and a interview or two, we will be able to give money to ones who need it the most. Hopefully with the new president, it will open a lot doors to "whites" because many of them still deny that racism exists in our country.
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