Debate a "leftist"

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I was merely lurking this thread, but, based on your stance on discrimination, what is your stance on affirmative action?

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No particular leaning.

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What does this mean, exactly?
Do you consider the practice, as commonly applied today in most western countries, moral? Just? Neccessury? Meaningless? Any other ways you'd describe it?

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If I was a pragmatist, I'd say it gives a much needed crutch to a disadvantages group. If I was bound entirely by principle I'd say racial discrimination is bad regardless of the context. Both arguments have merit, which is why I don't really lean either way.