This thread has kinda gotten a little off topic as well as gone pretty far down a nice sloping hill.

I don't agree with many things that you've stated speedbird, but, to each his own.

Also don't agree with some things that have been stated by cal.

On a side note, despite race of any sort, i don't have pity nor respect for ANYONE who isn't willing to try their hardest. Freeloaders who believe that they're entitled to something is definately against many of my beliefs. Does affirmative action support laziness (ideally no, however it definately does allow it...as much as most government sponsored programs- i.e. wellfare)

So, if the question was does affirmative action bother me, honestly no. as Booya (lol) stated, your resume' won't say your race on it anyway, so getting to the table is going to be based on qualifications and recommendations (so everyones equal there). Leave say women and individuals named dawan' or rodgriguez.

So, if ya put your all into something (work your butt off like everyone else) you have just as much right as everyone else to be hired...and as far as i'd be concerned, just as little right also. Best of luck.