<p>The argument about affirmative action is that colleges want to build freshman classes that mirror society. I think people know why AA is fair, and also why it is unfair. It is fair if the URM has severe disadvantages and overcomes them. In that case, the URM deserves a chance more than an affluent applicant who had all of the advantages. It is unfair since the best people should get the rewards no matter what.</p>
<p>The problem I have is that the AA system will favor an affluent URM with all the advantages over a poor white kid with alcoholic parents. It should be based on socioeconomic factors rather than skin color. However, that doesn't work politically.</p>
<p>I really hope this doesn't turn into another AA thread. I feel guilty for contributing.</p>