Is affirmative action counterproductive?

Is affirmative action counterproductive?

The author of an op-ed argues against affirmative action, saying that those who utilize it will only increase their own dependency on the government and allows "minorities" to "shift blame for their difficulties from themselves to others". The author then goes on to cite Bill Cosby as an example of how "minorities have had a great influence on American society", and how there is a need for BIPOC to "assume responsibility for their own success" instead of "existing in a system which degrades their attempts at achievement."

Volume 90, Number 11

Michael D. Levin

The Campus

12/5/1991

Michael D. Levin

"Those who rely on affirmative action programs for advancement in society increase their reliability on the government, and more importantly, use their position as victims to shirk the responsibilities of citizenship. Instead of relying upon their own talents and abilities, minorities choose to become dependent on governmental programs."

"...allows minorities to shift blame for difficulties from themselves to others."