Guest Column: A diverse student body makes the Naval Academy stronger

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Celebrate diversity? - 2009-11-20 19:32:35

You should admit people based on their merit, whether shown by academics or otherwise. Clearly someone at the Academy saw Ripley's promise notwithstanding (what I gather) were less than stellar academics.

"Diversity" as practiced today, on the other hand, is a tremendously destructive power in our society because it elevates a persons genetic difference over their true potential for excellence. So, for example, a city practicing "diversity" might pick a police officer based on their race, rather than test scores. Just an example.

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