Affirmative Action Banned!

My state (Michigan) has wisely followed in the foosteps of California and banned racist/sexist affirmative action programs in Michigan, that would have discriminated against people based on nothing but their gender or the color of their skin, all in the name of promoting equality.  

It passed by a pretty wide margin 58% - 42% of the vote.. or, another way of looking at it: 

2,137,574  ---  YES on stopping AA
1,552,459  ---  NO on stopping AA

Hopefully this'll spread like wildfire throughout the rest of the states. 

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"Our society isn't based on merit."

I disagree.  It doesn't matter what race you are - if you work hard in the USA, and you have the ability to go along with that, you can indeed get ahead.  Occasionally, hard work is ALL it takes to get ahead.. possibly coupled with a willingness to take risks.