[aristeides]

If certain facts that undermine the whole rationale of affirmative action can't be discussed for fear of giving ammunition to critics, then there can be no rational discussion of affirmative action.

[quidnunc]

Aristeides wrote: If certain facts that undermine the whole rationale of affirmative action can't be discussed for fear of giving ammunition to critics, then there can be no rational discussion of affirmative action.

You are perfectly right of course, but nevertheless once bitten twice shy.