Proposition 209, one of the measures on the November ballot, aims to end affirmative action.
Affirmative action is the federal, state and local governmental programs that have the purpose of expanding the opportunities of various groups, women, racial and ethnic minority groups.
The proposition would eliminate these programs in the area of public employment, education and contracting.
When asked, “What is your stand on Prop 209, and affirmative action?” members of the University expressed their feeling toward the initiative, and the issue.
"I feel that affirmative action is bad, because the best man deserves the job." Nate Petkewich Sophomore
"Sometimes I'm for it or against it. It depends on the situation, advantages and disadvantages." Marine Gradzhyan Senior
"I'm pro-affirmative action because right now the economy is tight and employers are hiring based on who you know, like parents, friends, family and relatives. It acts as a check and balance to avoid nepotism." Dorian Logue ULV Trade Worker
"Proposition 209 is not a good idea, because there needs to be some sort of balance for the imbalance that society puts on minorities and women, because of the domination of white males in society and business, and every other thing -- I think Proposition 209 would destroy that." Scott Newbould Sophomore
"I feel that it is good. It gets people who have lesser opportunities than what I had, being a white male from the suburbs, [and gives] other people opportunities that I had that they don't have." C.J. Robertson
In light of this, the student bar association at the University of La Verne held its affirmative action panel on Nov. 3 in the Morgan Auditorium. About 40 people showed up for the event.
The Associated Students of University of La Verne, the student government at the University, is holding elections for the various positions in the organization next week.
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