Cupcakes for Sale: Blacks $.50, Whites $1.00, Asians $1.50…
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What happened to the most deserving person getting a role, position, job, or admission?
If California Senate Bill 185 is signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, then such might truly be a thing of the past when it comes to admission into the California State University and the University of California.
The bill, which was passed legislature, will become law if it California’s governor indeed signs it into law.
It essentially gives the California State University and the University of California the authority to look at race, ethnicity, gender, and other “relevant” factors throughout the admissions process. This bill would do so despite the fact that the bill would be in direct opposition to Prop 209, which prohibits California public institutions from considering any of the above during the admissions process. The catch seems to be that Prop 209 actually states that these factors can’t be used as the SOLE basis of awarding admissions, not that the factors can’t be a part of the admission process.
A group of Republican students at Berkley College weren’t so shy about letting their discontent with Senate Bill 185 be known. The group made purposefully offensive and racist posters to show just how harmful considering such factors can be for us all. The poster priced cupcakes at the bake sale based on race and gender – “Latinos/ blacks: $0.50, Whites: $1.00, Asians: $1.50.…” Women were given $.025 off all prices. A spokesman for the student group said the event shows their opposition to policies that treat one racial group differently than another.
My Two Cents…
Some argue that considering such factors as race, gender, and ethnic background would allow admission officials to make a more informed decision. However, I just wonder how any element of an informed decision should be based on what color a person’s skin is or whether they’re male or female? An informed decision is simple… if you’re looking at two applications, then decide which applicant best meets or exceeds the admission requirements and pick that one.
I think the best qualified ones should be chosen. It’s discrimination in reverse.
Young Americans want equality.
thank you very much.
Already gives us a good lesson.
Will, thank you for sharing such information.
This has come up in other states before. The liberal media howl about the cup cake sale, but support the biased admissions processes.
I am sick of people getting special treatment because they are old, young, fat, sick, clean, healthy, gay, straight, black, white, blue, retarded, atheist, christian, muslim…………………
PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE!
If it’s the same for everybody, then it’s fair for everybody.
Eric
I would think the students with the best grades would always get chosen first. If a student is chosen, but, isn’t qualified, he/she may not survive. College is no joke. The bill doesn’t make sense.
Jo, I agree with you. I don’t know if it is for the same reason or not, but I agree.
- Woody – (AmosTheCat)
It’s the grades that count not the color.
Stunning! Amusingly so, but that’s racial profiling and that wrong.
Curiously though, nearly every state and Province shows examples of ’senior discounts’ and we’re all more than okay with that… At least its across the board for all genders/racial.
Yo that sucks ass! Its so true though! Asians have to work twice as hard to get the same thing as others……. Its not fair. I wish I were a smart Latino, that way I’d get everything super easily!
I must be hungry because I was thinking about my 25 cents off cupcakes!
On a more serious side this law was surprising to me
THey picked a great way to compare things, it shows how crazy this would be.
Comparisons are odorous.
pattiann, it is not discrimination in reverse, it is simply discrimination.
This is another worst nightmare for libbies. They would quickly switch gears to queer rights, women reproductive “rights” and/or the dangers of
global warmingclimate change.BUMP!
Wise words!
What a load of BS! Racial discrimination is perfectly acceptable if it rights a past wrong or fulfills a reparation that is rightly owed by the progenitors of those eeeevil slaveholders. We just have to remember to ignore that inconvenient truth regarding the complacency of those who sold their own people into slavery.
Yea, to hell with whitey! Make him suffer through cupcake inflation.
Respect.
I would like to see more input from the readers on this very eye-opening metaphor.
Thanks for bringing to light the glaring discrimination that affirmative action causes. Just another failed attempt at putting everyone on equal footing without consideration for merit.
Yes, indeed.
You seem to forget – or are too racist to comprehend actual unfairness – that a person with higher intelligence from a poorer background might have inferior grades compared to a overly spoiled brat who has everything handed to them on a plate. (Have you seen Bridezilla!?)
Another point for those of you who have no comprehension of how academia works: undergraduates are the creative force in universities, they spark new ideas and thinking. Diversity is good for all (even your precious bridezzilla types) and prevents bland boring repetitive years.
Please, provide some evidence of those coming from a poorer background being unable to excel in academia, other than talking through that hideous trolling ass of yours.
AATw@T you are a piece of work. Not that anyone here is bothered but you are insulting us after misunderstanding what our comment was… unless you typed “unable” instead of “able”… perhaps that is it – after all, you are surely the most stooooooooooooooooooooooooooopid idiot to contribute to this thread.
You’ve really excelled this time. Best you read the original comment again. Then, once you realize what an idiot you’ve made of yourself you could apologize or (more like you) change your name – or revert back to Effhead T*sser (so ordained). You are a pathetic creep whatever…
You seem to forget – or are too racist to comprehend actual unfairness – that a person with higher intelligence from a poorer background might have inferior grades compared to a overly spoiled brat who has everything handed to them on a plate. (Have you seen Bridezilla!?)
Another point for those of you who have no comprehension of how academia works: undergraduates are the creative force in universities, they spark new ideas and thinking. Diversity is good for all (even your precious bridezzilla types) and prevents bland boring repetitive years.
Read more: http://newsflavor.com/opinions/cupcakes-for-sale-blacks-50-whites-1-00-asians-1-50/#ixzz1ZqsYZ7nh
You’re perseverating, AndAnotherTwat.
You again provided NO evidence that those coming from a poorer background are incapable of rising above their condition and excelling in academia. Saying it so does not make it true. Coming from a single-parent family living in poverty (guess what, I had supportive parents!), I can attest to graduating in the top 5% of my high school class by applying myself (and received several scholarships as a result), so please quit suggesting only those who are economically enriched have any hope of attaining success. It is an insult to those who came from more meager means, you presumptuous ingrate.