Topic: We should end affirmative action

Argument: affirmative action gives minorities a chance at an education

Argument: affirmative action gives opportunities to those that have endured discrimination and have been denied opportunities due to their minority status.

Argument: affirmative action gives opportunities to those who may not deserve it, purely based on a factor of their personal make-up that has no bearing on the job.

Argument: affirmative action gives opportunity to those who might otherwise not be treated fairly. the scales need to be balanced more.

Argument: affirmative action gives some groups an advantage over others and doesn't prevent discrimination. just because the discrimination is positive still doesn't make it right.

Argument: affirmative action goes directly against equality. if we want to achieve true equality affirmative action has to end. it directly favors certain groups over others.

Argument: affirmative action has allowed a more diversified work force and student population.

Argument: affirmative action has allowed many people jobs they might not have been able to get otherwise. this is not a bad thing.

Argument: affirmative action has done its job and is no longer necessary.

Argument: affirmative action has done its job and so is not needed anymore.

Argument: affirmative action has helped numerous minorities to reach their dreams

Argument: affirmative action helps combat racism.

Argument: affirmative action helps people get jobs who otherwise wouldnt be able to get one.

Argument: affirmative action helps to create an equality amongst lower class groups

Argument: affirmative action helps to protect everyone, regardless of race or sex

Argument: affirmative action helps with employment equity.

Argument: affirmative action hurts more people than it helps.

Argument: affirmative action is a bad action. it seems to correct for past injustices but in fact just propagates those injustices in a new form

Argument: affirmative action is a form of discrimination in itself.

Argument: affirmative action is a form of discrimination that denies opportunities to qualified persons if they are not in a targeted minority group.

Argument: affirmative action is a good tool for past injustices. it is a good tool to give everyone a chance to succeed in society

Argument: affirmative action is a way for the less fortunate to improve their financial status

Argument: affirmative action is antiquated and not necessary.

Argument: affirmative action is basically reverse racism, and racism in any form is wrong.

Argument: affirmative action is basically reverse racism, and racism of any type is wrong.

Argument: affirmative action is damaging to people from minority groups who gain their position through their own merit

Argument: affirmative action is discriminatory and should be banned

Argument: affirmative action is in a way just another form of descrimination. no one should receive extra benefits just based on their race or sex.

Argument: Affirmative action is in itself racist and creats hostility and distrust.

Argument: affirmative action is ineffective in ensuring quality education