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"However, being that we had Jim Crow laws and segregation for such a long time, I do see a need for some type of affirmative action. I would prefer, however, that it be phased out as soon as possible so that all persons have equal access and opportunity in education... I do think equal access to education is the silver bullet to so many of our social problems...

The greatest problem comes from the underlined portion of this sentence. Who determines when enough is enough? The only end I can see to it is when people with lighter skin revolt. That would be most unfortunate and would land us back in 1959(or earlier) faster than you could shake a stick. The cost in lives would be horrendous. Too many people think something like that can't or won't happen. I think it will be inevitable. It’s funny how many see the Americans with Eurocentric origins as timid and mild. History tells a different story.

For every worthy student who is unable to attend college because of the color of his skin another racist is born. Color should not ever be a consideration and race should be removed from all government and public forms now. The danger is too great to let it continue. The very programs they call ‘Affirmative Action’ act to affirm certain racist ideologies – both black and white.

Never forget the dream. “…judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character…”

Never forget the dream. “…judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character…”

At least concede that it is still just a dream. And the real question is this? Let us say that we end affirmative action on next Friday. Would someone who is willing to commit violence for personal gain and not feel that all persons should be judged by the content of their character, can we trust that they will "do the right thing" and live the dream that you mention or would they go back to discriminating at every opportunity (or perhaps simply hide it better)? In other words, can we trust you?

If you look at our society, the equal protection law has been around for quite some time. Do you believe that we can eliminate all legislation that has resulted from the the acts of persons who (for some strange reason) do not believe in equal opportunity and protection under the law.

The cost in lives would be horrendous. Too many people think something like that can't or won't happen. I think it will be inevitable. It’s funny how many see the Americans with Eurocentric origins as timid and mild. History tells a different story.

For every worthy student who is unable to attend college because of the color of his skin another racist is born. Color should not ever be a consideration and race should be removed from all government and public forms now. The danger is too great to let it continue. The very programs they call ‘Affirmative Action’ act to affirm certain racist ideologies – both black and white.

When you speak of this, it reminds me of my time in the military where we were required to do things that we did not agree because the instructions were given by someone who has the legal authority to do so...
I think that we should have a law concerning speed traps but it is not up to me. I still have to follow the law or risk losing my life or my freedom or my property. I do not agree with the law but I follow it.
Are you taking the position that though affirmative action is the law, you are willing to violently oppose it or are you stating that there are others (not you, of course) that feel as if a race war is going to result from affirmative action?