Wow... this thread has really developed. Despite the difference of opinions in a lot of the posts, I think it's a good thread.

Catnapper, I understand how conflicted you must feel. You are in a very difficult situation, and I realise how hard it must be to want your son to get into college, but because of the circumstances you feel like a hypocrite. At least your son has goals, dreams and desires. At least you have a good idea that in getting into college he'll work to achieve those goals. Which is more than a lot of people who get free rides.

I'd like to say that I am NOT bent out of shape because i didn't get into the school I wanted at the price I wanted. I was ticked off because I worked my rear off and got NOTHING while people who barely squeaked by got offered everything under the sun.

You know, 200 hundred years ago the conflict between blacks and whites was justified. Blacks were sold into slavery and bought by whites who generally mistreated them. But that was 200 years ago! It does not provide justification for the blacks who are living in poverty and still ranting and raving about The White Man's Sins. If it did, then anyone who's people had a bad past could use it as an excuse for crimes, etc.

As I said before, there is NO excuse for any type of discrimination, whether it is based on race, religion, sexual preference, etc. And just because one has experienced it, is no excuse for any lapses in behaviour. Nor should race, religion, disability, sexual preference or anything besides merit be a consideration when it comes to government funds for education. Techincally, if justice is blind then everything else should be as well. How hard would it be? I mean, really!