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Dilemma 14

Dilemma 14

Q Watch: Ethical dilemma number fourteen: Affirmative Action Discuss: Should groups that have traditionally faced discrimination be given special consideration when applying to university or employment? All written material will be judged not only on content but style. Typos, grammatical and spelling errors, and dishonesty (plagiarism) will all count against the final grade assigned. To successfully participate in a discussion forum, students will need to post a minimum of three relevant postings to the discussion, over at least three different days of the week. To be considered relevant, the posting must move the discussion forward with new information, opinion or direction. Posting only “I agree” or “I disagree” is not considered relevant, and will not be considered a relevant post. It is of course permissible to agree or disagree with a fellow classmate – as long as defensible reasons for the new position are provided. No personal attacks or disruptive behavior will be tolerated in the discussion. I believe the discussion boards are very important - hence I count them as a large part of your final grade. You will find I am generous with extra credit for bar-raising participation. Participate at least three different times a week, raise the bar each time, reference the sources for your opinions and you will do well. Keep the conversation flowing!

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I want to say that we live in America and we are granted to right to all be treated as equal, however, the truth is that we are not and might not ever be treated as equal. That being said I do not think we should give groups that have traditionally faced discrimination special consideration when applying to university or employment. Think we should just go ahead and be blind admissions across the board. I wish I could remember where I saw or read this but maybe one of you might know what I am talking about and tell me what this is from.