Affirmative Action

Many opponents of affirmative action claim that its purpose is reverse discrimination. There are many who believe a "color blind" system is the best approach to eliminating discrimination. Unfortunately, many, if not all, institutions founded in America's history have been based on discriminatory practices. Even though the leaders of those institutions have changed over the years, the policies enacted by its founders still remain ever vigilant. To be "color blind" is to sacrifice and inhibit the gift of diversity that permeates thoughout the American culture.