<p>No, it's annoying either way. I just think it should be equal. It's reverse-racism. And plus it's racist to minorities as well. It's like saying OH YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR RACE.
I'm white but I come from a small European country. And I don't feel as if my culture is represented nearly enough. Yet I'm not considered a minority. That's why I think the whole system is flawed. What in fact is a minority??
Forget about the past. Give everyone an equal chance TODAY.</p>
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I'm white but I come from a small European country. And I don't feel as if my culture is represented nearly enough. Yet I'm not considered a minority. That's why I think the whole system is flawed. What in fact is a minority??
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<p>Mmmm-hmmm. I agree completely. I hate how other ethnicities are broken down into Mexican, Japanese, Puerto Rican, Chinese, Spanish, etc., but if you're white, you're white. It doesn't matter whether you're from South Africa or Iceland. (African Americans tend to be all lumped together too.)
I don't like preferential treatment based on race. I could probably understand if AA were based off the economic background of the family, but as it stands now, AA is flawed. And it will never be perfect, because if schools go non-need-blind to help the economically struggling applicants, there will be another argument over that.</p>
<p>Ya that's what I was saying pale. It's just a really complicated situation and sometimes good, somtimes bad thing.</p>
<p>At least there is some form of AA, even if it is someone not perfected.</p>
<p>yeah don't worry paleridden you will always have white privilage in other parts of ur life. Being a minority of any race other than white is very difficult. ur arab people look at u like a terrorist. ur asian ur expected to be a doctor or engineer if not people look at u like ur a failure. ur african american people think ur can't speak english and when u do speak well, people r like wow ur very well spoken. for one instance in ur life u experience what u think is unfair treatment. but man u don't have to deal with it all ur life. so get over yourself. by the way AA didn't hurt u its hurting asian americans over white applicants to college. so even if there wasn't AA u still would be rejected because statistically there asians are the most qualifed for college and hurt by AA so get ur facts straight and stop directing ur ill preceived notions and angerat a policy instead taking time to reflect on why u aren't as good as u think u are</p>
<p>It is true that being "white" doesn't reflect everything. I am jewish (although I don't practice very often) and going to an "ag school" I get lots of **** for it...so I know just what it is like to be the "minority", but im still "white". (Although I am only the minority when people realize that I am jewish, so it is true that it is not exactly to the same effect)</p>
<p>Lmao Abike. Wow are you outspoken! Your examples are very incorrect since I do happen to have been prejudiced against since I'm an immigrant, regardless of my skin color. Yes, people have thought that automatically I should be a gangster just because some people of the same ethnic background are involved in the mafia. And yes, I have been laughed at, even though I'm white. So as you can see, this is not a talk about racial dominance.
I am in NO WAY saying that the white race should have privileges over every other race. As I've said before (if you took the time to read my previous posts), it should all be equal.
And btw, I don't think highly of myself. Trust me, if anything I put myself down.</p>
<p>obviviously if u read my post correctly immigrants would fit right into what im saying but im not here to list all forms of discriminations in the nation and world. im just pointing out how ur coming across as an arogrant jerk not that u are i have't met u so i can't just judge u from this forum discussion. life is not fair and ur idea of equal is not the reality we live in today. if u want every thing equal go live in a communist country bc this is america land of opportunity. AA is just insuring opportunity that has and is being denined to minorities and women.</p>
<p>Surely, arrogance is defined by the desire of equality. And just because I believe in fairness, I'm considered a communist. Yes, in context, communism is ideal, but it hasn't worked because of poor leadership and since it's a failed system. Nevertheless, it should be in America, of all countries, that equality should prosper among all races.
And secondly, I did in fact read your posts and you drew considerable attention to non-white immigrants, and not white immigrants. I don't understand how my ideas show off as being racist in any sense, if all I'm saying is that we all need to be offered equal opportunities.
It's not fair that Thomas Jefferson's belief in slavery should punish me today. The prejudice in the past has been horrible indeed. But I need not suffer from this just because the government screwed up in the past.
I don't care who I offend when I say I'm against AA. It's racist in theory and moronic in effect.</p>
<p>Oh, you are sooooo self deprecating, "paleridden." Interpret that as you wish.
Your opinions have been inconsistent throughout this entire thread. It is obvious that you are "upset" and can't accept the fact that you don't qualify as Cornell material. It is also obvious that you can't admit that you are childishly jealous of your classmate. Disgusting.
Cornell probably rejected you because they saw what a b*tch you are through your "well written" essays (which were probably either at the thought level of a sixth grader, bombastically verbose, or rich in inconsistencies, or a combination of the three and more).
Stop double-posting, get over it, and either go back under your rock or hit the highway to community college, or wherever you did get in. If you don't do any of those things, at least stop whining and don't waste any more of your time. Do something more productive than shaking the beggar's cup for sympathy from college-obsessed loons.
Lay this damn thread to rest; its nothing but a pointless fight.</p>
<p>You speaking as if racism doesn't exist today, when there isn't racism in society anymore policies like AA won't be needed. You really think if you walked into a job interview and a minority walked into the same interview wuld that mionority get a shot? you and the hireree share similar backgrounds and educations, while the minority wasn't presented with the same opportunities in thier life as u can not have that same comradory as u have with the future boss. it that fair? seriously racism is not past tense isthis society. as i said in a previous post you or anybody else can be against AA and don't consider all people against AA racist. that would be stupidity on my part.</p>
<p>Interesting that your feelings are portrayed with such lush imagery SineWave. Instead of interpreting my posts, why don't you just get the hell out of this thread if you find it so annoying?
And how should jealousy be considered disgusting? Oh please, you're denying the existence of human behavior if you dare think that humans are not jealous by nature. I sure hope you're not a bio major.
And I would love to read your essay. After all, how could you have so very well described my essay if you have yet to read it, unless it was an exact replica of yours?
Don't get angry at me for being a b*tch, just because inside you know you're exactly the same. Well I should not give you that high of a position in life.
And thanks for adding fuel to my fire. Next time you want to end a fight, don't start one honey.</p>
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You speaking as if racism doesn't exist today, when there isn't racism in society anymore policies like AA won't be needed. You really think if you walked into a job interview and a minority walked into the same interview wuld that mionority get a shot? you and the hireree share similar backgrounds and educations, while the minority wasn't presented with the same opportunities in thier life as u can not have that same comradory as u have with the future boss. it that fair? seriously racism is not past tense isthis society. as i said in a previous post you or anybody else can be against AA and don't consider all people against AA racist. that would be stupidity on my part.
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<p>Yes racism still exists today and sadly it will always exist. And no, if a minority tried out for the same job they wouldn't necessarily have the job. But I wouldn't necessarily get the job either. It goes either way.</p>
<p>Never said it was annoying. Its actually entertaining - but counterproductive.
Jealousy not disgusting? Sure, maybe on the level of getting over it within a day or so. But on this scale? You decide. Either way, I find it funny that you justify your feelings by comparing yourself to an animal. Kudos for the good show! Its my nature to ***** out the useless parts of my dinner, but I still find the act and the stuff gross. Anyone with half a brain and who thinks beyond the level of an elementary student knows that the shortsighted application of scientific rules on society gets us nowhere. Jealousy's being human nature does not make it alright, especially your type of jealousy. And I do plan on majoring in biology, but I know I won't be seeing you wherever I go (God forbid I do, I will have to kill myself and destroy all of my hopes of evolutionary success!).
I haven't applied to Cornell yet, hence I haven't written any essays. But please, do post/PM one of yours. I would like to get some laughs (and I've gotten a TON from your previous posts). Bad writers are usually oblivious.
Night, honey!</p>
<p>Ha! You are majoring in biology! It was clear from your idiotic reasoning. Poor child, do learn the patterns of human nature and you will find that humans are very much like animals in the way that they behave. Example: The cattish brawl you're making resembles that of a feline. That's not where the similarities exist between you two however. You both seem to lack the power of thinking.
And of course you won't be seeing me anywhere darling. Those that cannot think dare not see the truth.
Oh, which reminds me- STOP USING THE THESAURUS. We get it- you can use a lot of intelligent words in one sentence. Oh you're such a smart cookie!</p>
<p>At Cornell we don't need the thesaurus ;). My two cents of elitism.</p>
<p>Ur statements comparing human nature to animals is not a fair representation of animals, i think a rep from PETA will be on this forum soon and will sue u for deframation of animals paleridden.</p>
<p>I'm actually a vegetarian and an animal activist so that shouldn't matter much.</p>
<p>Digression.</p>
<p>Are these the types of ridiculous arguments that go on between Cornell students ? How many of you guys actually go to the school?</p>