Affirmative Action: A Critical Look at the Supreme Court Ruling and the Case for Communism
Unpacking the Impact of the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action and Exploring the Potential of a Communist Paradigm for Greater Equity
In a surprise turn of events that shocked absolutely no one, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, decreed that colleges could no longer consider race during their admissions process. The decision was rooted in a concept known as "colorblind constitutionalism," which, in layman’s terms, is the legal equivalent of sticking your fingers in your ears and shouting, "La, la, la, I can't hear you!" whenever the topic of race comes up.
This seismic decision came about because of two parallel cases that somehow argued both Harvard University and the University of North Carolina had discriminated against applicants in their admissions processes. It's worth noting that the organization responsible for these cases, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), was founded by Edward Blum, a conservative activist. Now, I'm not saying there's a connection here... but I'm not not saying it either.
Now, this ruling might look like a giant, glowing neon sign flashing "White Supremacy." It might seem like a group of mostly white, mostly male justices just threw a legal wrench into the works of policies designed to address racial inequality. But hey, who needs affirmative action when we have "colorblind constitutionalism," right? After all, ignoring a problem always makes it go away, doesn't it?
Let’s address the elephant in the room—the Constitution itself. You know, that old parchment we revere as the Holy Grail of American democracy, even though it was drafted by a group of wealthy, white landowners who had a penchant for powdered wigs and knee breeches. Yep, that's the one. It's almost comical how this centuries-old document, created in an era where slavery was legal and women couldn't vote, is still treated as the unassailable blueprint for a modern, diverse society. It's like trying to navigate the complexities of the internet using a rotary phone. But hey, it's not like the Constitution has ever been amended or interpreted in different ways over time. Oh, wait...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in a move that almost made us believe in the existence of a judicial backbone, fired back with a simple truth: "Our country has never been colorblind." But we can't let that nugget of wisdom spoil the party. After all, we're busy pretending that race doesn't exist!
Oh, but don't worry, the ruling isn't all doom and gloom. The Supreme Court, in its infinite wisdom, has declared that applicants can still talk about their race in their personal essays. Because nothing screams equality like relegating discussions of race to a 500-word essay, right?
Public opinion on the ruling is as divided as a pizza at a weight watchers meeting. Some surveys suggest that a majority of white Americans oppose affirmative action, while Black Americans are more likely to support it. But hey, who cares about what the majority of Americans think when we have a Supreme Court decision?
The radiant beacon of hope is communism, waiting in the wings like a phoenix ready to rise from the ashes of this judicial dumpster fire. For too long, the capitalist machine has been content to let discrimination fester in the name of individual liberties and free markets. But under the egalitarian banner of communism, we could finally say goodbye to these divisive hierarchies. Imagine a world where admission to college isn't about race, legacy, or the ability to throw a ball really far, but about actual merit, equality, and the shared goal of societal advancement. Sure, you might say that communism has its flaws, but at least it doesn't have a penchant for conveniently ignoring the racial disparities it helped create.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in college admissions is a clear victory for "colorblind constitutionalism," and a potential setback for those pesky things called "racial equality" and "social justice". But who knows, maybe we're just a few more Supreme Court decisions away from declaring that the Earth is flat and the moon is made of cheese. After all, in the land of "colorblind constitutionalism," anything is possible.