A California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, the state’s two large public university systems. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat who represents parts of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press he will introduce the bill as lawmakers meet in the Capitol to swear in new members for a new legislative session. The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is expected to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority.
You know, this isn’t a bad form of reparations. Public universities are owned by the state so it’s not like you’re forcing private citizens to give anyone anything.
If it can be proven, I have no issue with it. I’m not against reparations that make sense. I’d even be fine with a free education for one to two generations as a form of reparations.
What I’m against is an open wallet with no real goal or just a cash handout.
Money taken via taxes is how universities are funded, funneling the money through a university doesn’t change what it is.
And? College admission is not a good one can sell once they receive it. This isn’t comparable to just giving ADOS people money.
A benefit of receiving a state subsidized education certainly has monetary value. If all the people who get in because of that law have to pay out of state tutition costs then your point has validity.