Who's racist now?
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A racist is no longer someone who makes significant judgments based on another person's race, but rather someone who refuses to make such judgments. The University of Michigan's admission policy is described which allows just 12 points for a perfect SAT score, but a hefty 20 points if one happens to be Hispanic or Native American.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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Vets vs. Uncle Sam
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Lester Tenney, a soldier serving on an American base in the Philippines, has suffered a lot for his country after nearly dying in a Prisoners Of War (POW) camp. Tenney managed to rebuild his life, after the war ended and returned to the United States, becoming a respected author and a college professor.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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Who's racist now?
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With issues such as college admission being addressed in court, affirmative action is clouding the discussion of race. The way society has changed on the issue, people are now seen as being a racist if they refuse to make significant judgments based on another person's race.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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