Affirmative Action Debate Rages On

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On today's show, Farai spoke with U.S. Civil Rights Commission chairman Gerald Reynolds about the group's new report, which suggests the use of affirmative action in law school admissions puts students of color at a disadvantage. We also got a differing perspective from the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

You'll remember we first addressed that headline here on our blog. Your comments compelled us to tackle the issue on the show.

Special thanks to "News & Views" reader Moji Oderinde, who called in with her question, based on her blog comment.

Here's what some of you are saying about today's segments on the issue:

From Rahwa Neguse:

"I heard the gentleman with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund express his views. What I couldn't hear clearly is what specifically is being done to ensure minorities do get in law schools and succeed while there. I felt he was scratching the surface by stating actions need to be taken to ensure success, but what EXACTLY?"

From E L:

"This report, or at least the speaker on your show, looks as if it is an attempt to push propaganda and seems a bit silly. You rarely hear an official report filled 'some data' as the backbone of the research. I am pretty sure that a thorough investigation of the report would show that many of the headlines and sound bits taken from the report would be unfounded."

As always, we appreciate your feedback and reaction to the show and the stories we cover. If there's a story you want us to address on the air or online, drop us a comment and let us know.

Geoffrey Bennett

6:27 PM ET | 08-30-2007 | permalink

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