[EyeGuy]

Yes, but IN PRACTICE we know that it is overwhelmingly based on race, specifically blacks. I know people in all of those demographic groups, but am unaware of ANY of them receiving AA benefits.

White military males get AA benefits? On what possible basis? AA is designed to remedy discrimination. They are discriminated against because they are ex-military?

[jamese777]

Yes, but IN PRACTICE we know that it is overwhelmingly based on race, specifically blacks. I know people in all of those demographic groups, but am unaware of ANY of them receiving AA benefits.

White military males get AA benefits? On what possible basis? AA is designed to remedy discrimination. They are discriminated against because they are ex-military?

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White females have been the largest beneficiaries of affirmative action programs. That’s where female police officers, firefighters (they used to be called fireMEN and trade unionists come from).
Its called “Veteran’s Preference”: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI3.asp
Veterans get an automatic ten point bump in civil service exams.