I am Chinese-American, born and raised in Madison. Growing up,??I have learned to appreciate the benefits that racial diversity brings with it, and I have always tried to promote racial diversity where it is realistically possible.??However,??I have also accepted the fact that Wisconsin has always historically been a predominantly white state.??Complaining that Wisconsin's population is too white is like complaining that China's population is too yellow.
As long as this university requires at least 75 percent of its incoming freshman class to come from in-state, it will remain predominately white for the foreseeable future.??A good first??step would be raise the cap on out-of-state and international students, along with lowering their ridiculously high tuition.
We should not, however,??simply??throw insults at the white students who are already here. Most of them are simply trying to get a quality??education, like everyone else. I most definitely want to see more diversity on this campus, and I have nothing against affirmative action, but I do not suddenly feel confrontational when I see??white students \talking on their cell phones and riding their mopeds.""??
If Mr. Meehan??wants the immediate diversity he seeks, he should transfer to??the University of California. And with one fewer white student here, this campus would be more diverse, as well--a win-win scenario.
