BeStrong's Blog

To be honest, I will never fully understand the need for preferential treatment on the basis of gender or race in public employment and education. Could it be, my generation didn't see segregated schools, white only water fountains, slavery, or any of the other atrocities of previous generations. (and my generation is tagged as bad) Is it because I am young and believe we all have the ability to shape our own lives? Perhaps young and dumb? Overly optimistic? Whatever the reason maybe, I find it a slap in my face as a woman to be accepted to a school or employment opportunity simply for my DNA. Why should anyone be given something they do not deserve?  Like buisnesses owned by a woman or  minority get primary consideration for federal and state contracts. Are they best for the job? Guess it doesn't matter as long they have the right genetic make-up.

How long does this country have to pay back women and minorities? Obama has made clear that this nation needs some form of affirmative action to address the legacy of discrimination in America. Key word LEGACY. So when does the white male, the only one not helped by affirmative action become the minority? Will it be my generations LEGACY to oppress the white male until they march to the white house and demand rights? I mean they deserve to be oppressed. Their grandpa's grandpa's grandpa's oppressed me. So we should punish the future. How noble.

For the people who think it is only minorities that are poor, come on!!! Not a whole lot of white people live in the hood, nope they live in trailor parks. White children's daddys and mommys leave, white children go to bad schools, white children go hungry, white children are abused. Its not a race thing its a human thing!!! Its time for the race gender card to be put away. Its not 100 years ago nor is it 50 years ago nor is it even 10 years ago...  Its today. Thank those who paved the way but make your life your own. Work for what you want and if you want something bad enough there is nothing in the world that can stop you. (unless you are a white male)