<p>The other aspect of this you have to look at, is that its impossible to tell if someone really is gay from an admissions officer's standpoint. Race and Ethnicity can be empirically judged, its black or white. If affirmative action for the LGBT community were to be instituted what would stop a straight person from claiming homosexuality? While I certainly don't condone that action, it wouldn't be possible for an admissions officer to determine if said candidate was telling the truth. College admissions has become a cut-throat game, where some applicants will do almost anything to gain an edge. In an ideal world, affirmative action for the LGBT community might be an attractive option, however in our world it sadly just isn't feasible.</p>