Texas Guy quits all AA related threads

[TexasGuy41]

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Hey,

Ok - I've done some thinking - and I'm not going to participate in any AA related discussions. I really don't agree with AA - and I think that my method of argument has been really misconstrued by a ton of people, with the result being that people think I'm a racist.

That comment truly hurts me - because I am definitely not a racist. So I'm sorry to any URMs out there that took my anti-AA comments to mean that I'm somehow anti-URM. I'm not, and I never will be.

For the URMs out there, when you are arguing passionately with a non-URM about AA - please just try to recognize that its hard for a white to argue against AA without sounding racist. I thought I could do it, but obviously I can't. And please realize that when you call someone a racist - it really truly does hurt. It takes things to a whole new level, and paints them into a corner that they don't want to be in.

So I'm willing to not even participate in these discussions any more, because if someone out there takes my comments as racist - then it makes me feel bad cause I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings - either deliberately or not. Just please remember that one can be vehemently anti-AA and not the least bit racist. I realize that when I argue I tend to get a little harsh - and thats probably why people think I'm racist. So I'm sorry about that.

I hope everyone on SDN gets into med school and gets to follow their dream. Sorry if I pissed anyone off, it was never my intention. Here's to a day when URMs don't need AA because they are well established in all sectors of society.

Later,

Dave

 

[divinemsm]

It takes quite a bit to be objective enough to consider things from a viewpoint outside of your own. ' Nuff Respect.

Maria

 

[sacrament]

This is exactly how excessive political correctness and high-horsed "righteousness" has narrowed the scope of debate in America. If you're against AA, you're a racist. If you don't want the federal government sponsoring church-based programs, then you're anti-religion. If you were against the war in Iraq, you're un-patriotic. Welcome to the future.

 

[JM.]

It is all a jedi mind trick.

 

[Paws]

Dave! You're a brave man and I give you alot of credit.

Unfortunately, this topic is like your worst dinner party mistake: like politics or religion, there are too many sides and opinions and it's better not discussed in public unless you want to start fighting all over the table.

 

[All-Star14]

Originally posted by TexasGuy41
Here's to a day when URMs don't need AA because they are well established in all sectors of society.

I hear ya on that one, but 2003 is no where near that time. AA is flawed (as you've showed us and as most of us know), but it's all we have right now. I don't think you're a racist (sorry for calling you one); I just think that once you were tagged with that label you retaliated by making some prejudice remarks. I have friends who are against AA (who wouldn't necessarily say the things you've said)...we argue from sun-up to sun-down about it; however, at the end of the day, we're still friends regardless of how AA affects any of us (directly or indirectly). As a URM, I don't see AA as being my "crutch"; rather, I view AA as a means of helping hard-working URMs such as myself get a leg-up (not a hand-out) in the admissions process. However, at the end of the day, I'm still working on my 3.5 and 30+ MCAT score just like everyone else. Leaving isn't necessarily the answer; toning down some of your emotions might help. I will say this, though...it takes a lot of balls to do what you've done--to vehemently oppose AA on a site where a good number of AA-supporting URMs visit. I commend you on your efforts.

 

[neofight]

TexasGuy41,

I never thought your postings (regarding AA) contained any racist comments. I do think it must be difficult for URMs to "hear" the tone of your views and not react. I agree that there are those who believe that if you're against AA, then you must be racist. But that's just their views. 🙄 Also, I'd be disappointed if you do hold back on giving your own thoughts/opinions regarding AA or any other matter. It's always good to hear all views, both positive and negative. This is a freakin' message board for god's sake and it's good to hear different perspectives.