[cygnus_a]

In other words, not using racial preferences in admissions decisions lets the black college enrollment trends continue; though, as the article doesn't point out, 'not using mandated racial preferences (banning aff. action)' is not the cause of disproportionate representation.

I think the argument against affirmative action is more, morally speaking, addressing the question, "should we use racial preference to fight racial preference?".

[MisterBastahrd]

There's no moral question here. We have a disadvantaged group of people who are being actively discriminated against by a majority group. The easiest way as a society to make sure that we treat the group fairly is by creating a system that ensures that they are being represented in the university population. It's good for them, it's good for their classmates, it's good for the university, and it serves long-term goals by putting more educated people in their demographic.

[yummyfajitas]

Why does the majority discriminate against themselves and in favor of other minorities (Asians, Jews)?

[MisterBastahrd]

Because innovation happens faster when there are more perspectives in the mix, and communities improve faster when there are more successful people in them.