Affirmative Action Affirmative action has done a tremendous favor to our country by allowing opportunities for those who have been historically denied equal opportunity. Affirmative action was not intended to be a quota system, but has been abused by administrators--particularly those who are opposed to it. "Hard quotas are only enforced by legal findings of discrimination." (R. Wilkins, p.331-332:6). Affirmative action was never designed to relieve poverty; however, the opportunity for professional advancement undeniably …showed first 75 words of 676 total…

…showed last 75 words of 676 total…English." (R. Wilkins, p. 335:23). Given the nature of these denials from our leaders, minorities are still subject to discrimination. "People who forget the mistakes of the past are destined to repeat those mistakes in the future". (unknown famous quote). In my opinion, it would be a grave mistake to abolish the affirmative action program. The attitude by politicians, racists, and plain old human nature provides solid reasons why affirmative action should remain public policy--maybe forever.