Affirmative Action in America Affirmative action -- two words that can bring about emotionally charged debate on the validity of this policy. Is it a fair practice, as proponents argue, or simply a form o reverse discrimination? It's not always been easy to decide on this issue -- for the Supreme Court or society. As its intended, affirmative action means that people from a particular group should enjoy special consideration or benefits in job placement …showed first 75 words of 1454 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1454 total…we have enough courage to do what is right for the American economy, which is to draw on the resources of all its citizens? The United States cannot compete in the global economy without the resources of all its citizens" (Wills, 23A). Affirmative action isn't about preferential treatment or reverse discrimination. It is about helping people - in Michigan and the rest of the US -- to get equal opportunity to contribute to our society.