Diversity Matters for a
Democracy
24/06/03 13:17 Filed by Saswat Pattanayak in:
Political
| Editorial
You know what did the President Bush say today about
Diversity. Laudable. Commendable. Politically so
correct.
I applaud the
Supreme Court for recognizing the value of diversity
on our Nation’s campuses. Diversity is one of
America’s greatest strengths. Today’s decisions seek
a careful balance between the goal of campus
diversity and the fundamental principle of equal
treatment under the law.
My Administration will continue to promote policies
that expand educational opportunities for Americans
from all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
There are innovative and proven ways for colleges and
universities to reflect our diversity without using
racial quotas. The Court has made clear that colleges
and universities must engage in a serious, good faith
consideration of workable race-neutral alternatives.
I agree that we must look first to these race-neutral
approaches to make campuses more welcoming for all
students.
Race is a reality in American life. Yet like the
Court, I look forward to the day when America will
truly be a color-blind society. My Administration
will continue to work toward this important
goal.
There are two types of George Bush here:
One speaking the bold letters (marked by me) who we
know. The other languages are by who?
What bothers me is a wonderful concept called
Color-blind. But why talk about it at this point,
when the issues are so based on color. Some folks
sure still have the privilege to get away with that!
Tags: Saswat, Bush, USA, Capitalism, Racism