re: I finally realized the truth about Affirmative Action

The original intent of Affirmative Action, as explained to me by the office chief or manager of the main EEO office on an Army Installation was this -- when two candidates are equally qualified for a position but one of them is a minority, promote the minority until "Diversity" is achieved, then end the AA program.

Problem is that this original paradigm was overcome by the current model of promoting any minority, regardless of qualifications.