Posted on 02/16/2017 5:23:58 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
The student government at the University of Wisconsin-Madison adopted a resolution Wednesday demanding the school offer “reparations” in the form of free tuition plus room and board to black students. The student resolution also says SAT scores are being used to uphold white supremacy. From the Associated Press:
The Associated Students of Madison said in a resolution that students from suburban high schools are overrepresented and that the consideration of ACT and SAT scores in applications restricts opportunities for the poor and thus upholds “white supremacy.” Race relations have been a contentious issue at the Wisconsin’s flagship campus for months and the university has proposed some measures aimed at improving diversity.
“The university’s rhetoric suggests that it is committed to diversity and inclusion, so this legislation compels the university to move towards action — which is imperative,” the resolution’s author, ASM Student Council Rep. Tyriek Mack, said in a statement. “If no one challenges the university’s empty promises, then the racial composition will remain stagnant.”
The resolution demands free access to the university for all black people, including former inmates. That means free tuition, free housing and no fees, Mack said.
Wisconsin News published the text of the resolution adopted by the student group. It concludes with five demands of the University including the final one on free tuition. “We demand Reparations for the Systemic Denial of Access to High Quality Educational Opportunities In the Form of Full and Free Access for All Black People (Including Undocumented, Currently, and Formerly Incarcerated People) to UW-Madison,” it reads.
Currently just 2% of the student population at UW-Madison is black. According to the 2010 census, the state is 86% white and 6% black. Overall, black Americans make up more than 12% of the U.S. population.
A spokesperson for the school indicated the administration supported the spirit of the resolution but noted that some of the suggestions it contained may not be legal.
I wonder if any of the soldiers serving in the Civil war,were females.
I mean there were quite a few cartoons based on that figure,there could be something real behind it.
Well, nothing is stopping them from opening their own wallets and paying for the black students’ tuition, is there? Have at it.
The President of the Student Union should just resign from the college, and pay for one black to go to U of Wisc.
I wonder how they plan to determine if an applicant is black? Does their skin have to match a color sample like they do at the paint store? Who will determine which color sample to use? Will the school president have to sign off on the sample? Does the applicant have to go before a board to have his skin color validated against the sample. Who selects the board members? What am I missing here? Any thoughts?
Lol! I guess anybody could be ‘black’ for the right reason. The whole thing is ridiculous, and at the same time SCARY. These kids have been adequately brainwashed.
I don't necessarily agree with reparations, but if they are found necessary the student government proposal is not enough. Black students would enjoy and appreciate free electric utilities, free baked goods, free automobile insurance, and free small engine repairs. The reparations can be paid for by tuition surcharges at historically white colleges and universities located in coastal states.
Reperations.... having me pay for something I never did to those who never suffered it.
The bullshit at Univ of Wisconsin is a good reason why they voted for Trump.
Shut the school down...
May I add to your requirement, that each freed slave to get free tuition be paid by those that actually held slaves.
I remember reading about a woman who successfully passed for a man in order to serve in the Civil War. There may have been more than one such case.
What about octroons? Are we going to have to get out genealogy charts? Sounds like a bureau for racial purity is needed for this project. So maybe they can use the example of the SS for racial purity tests.
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