Equal opportunity yes, affirmative action no

I was told that affirmative action

was necessary to fix the past

but to me it seems a detraction

for those that feel outcast

You don't give winners a boost

Affirmative action is, to be thrown a bone

with a gift, one only feels reduced

we all need to feel good on our own

If you can do the job as good as others

then with them you should compete

let all people be equal as brothers

other wise you'll feel you're a cheat

Ridiculous you say

But I would ask you

should a midget play in the NBA,

a person with Ebola cook your stew

Would you like a blind pilot for your plane

or to operate on you, a retarded physician

an accountant with Acalculia your taxes to maintain

or a pedophile for your child's pediatrition

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

third stanza really captures the feeling of what was a well-meant idea that really never
helped build up anyone's esteem.
j.

[Soren]

Thanks Jacob for the read of this little rant. I appreciate your comments.

[John the Baptist]

Well put, Soren, but the progressives will never buy it.

[Soren]

Agreed. Thanks John for the read of this rant of mine. I just had to get it off my chest. Your comments are much appreciated.

[Neville]

You raise several very interesting points here Soren .. and I'm betting we both know the answer to each of them .. well poemed and perfectly postulated. Neville

[Soren]

Thanks Neville another touchy subject for the politically correct. I'm sure I'll catch a lot of flack but if one can't speak one's mind in poetry then I'd just as soon not write. Thanks so much for the read and comment.