Quote by David Mamet
The government, for example, has determined that black people (somehow) have fewer abilities than white people, and, so, must be given certain preferences. Anyone acquainted with both black and white people knows this assessment is not only absurd but monstrous. And yet it is the law.
Summary
This quote criticizes the government's implementation of affirmative action policies, suggesting that they are based on the false assumption that black people have fewer abilities than white people. The quote highlights the belief that this assessment is not only absurd but also morally wrong. By mentioning that these preferences have become law, the quote suggests that despite its absurdity, the government has enforced this viewpoint. Overall, the quote emphasizes the perceived injustice and illogic of such policies.
Topics
Government
By David Mamet
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