Affirmative Action.....yay or nay?

[icantbejon]

I know this is can be a fairly touchy subject but I'm just curious as to how people feel about it. I am not looking for any racist, sexist nonsense here. I prefer the more educated (aka adult) type of conversation. Personally, I've always been a supporter (to an extent) of the plan. I believe that a system has to be in place to help those in needy positions to truly help themselves get ahead. For example, a poor black female student with solid grades from a crap part of town and a lousy school deserves a shot at getting into a college. We should be able to help that individual.

That being said, I hate when I hear about people getting passed over for a job based on a quota. Companies should be able to hire the best PERSON for the job, that is what our capitalist society is about.

Mod's, if this is inappropriate feel free to delete. Not sure if it crosses the line into political stuff.