I agree it's unfortunate.

It's probably also unfortunate that I'm being an asshole on your thread here Bobert. I'm not proud of it, I do feel bad about it, but not as bad as I feel when I pretend to see a point I really don't see.

   I can see minorities opposing AA, but think it's putting pride before wisdom. I can see people saying it perpetuates racial resentment, but I think there'd be resentment anyway. You're in! Welcome to the world of petty resentment! So excuse me for venting the disgust I've felt so many times at hearing "I can't get a job teaching painting cause they only want to hire minorities"! God. The source of my smug, maybe un-called-for tone is all the times I never said:
Grow up.
Who told you to major in art, and expect to get a job?
You aren't that good.
Sue somebody you whiny pampered maggot.
In the recent cultural memory of slavery, this is a great injustice!

I don't see the other side of this question, though I could trot it out, mimic it, I've heard it a lot. It doesn't make sense to me, and I feel embarrassed for people who say it in earnest.