The Future Of Affirmative Action
By Michael Reagan
May 29, 2009
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For my own kids, for our upcoming generations, overt racism is an increasingly distant memory. Our progress may be slow, but it is real. In the midst of our achievements, though, we must be careful not to go so far in trying that we self-destruct in the process.
In the case of Ricci v. DeStefano, we are not dealing with an unjust testing process or discrimination against minorities -- which should of course be opposed -- but whether the New Haven Fire Department should keep their word to those who passed the test, white and minority, and allow them to be promoted.
As we strive for true equality, we must be careful to do so effectively, justly, and strategically. It's time to consider fully the laws Judge Sotomayor is being asked to interpret and whether it is time to reduce or eliminate these legal mandates.
Just as Judge Sotomayor worked hard to achieve the American dream, so too did Fireman Ricci and his fellow New Haven firefighters. Whether it was studying for a constitutional law exam or the fundamentals of fire fighting, these Americans should be rewarded for their hard work ethic -- not penalized for the color of their skin.
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Mike Reagan, the elder son of the late President Ronald Reagan, is chairman and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation (www.reaganlegacyfoundation.org). Look for Mike's newest book, "Twice Adopted" and other info at www.Reagan.com. E-mail comments to Reagan@caglecartoons.com.
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