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Prof Fleming is clearly showing that racism even if well intentioned has negative consequences. His article at sftt.org clearly illustrates this point.
The two tiered system breeds resentment. It was created not to build a stronger military but to satisfy a metric goal arbitrarily chosen by one person and then repeated through the chain of command.
Everyone understands its more than just Academics. However why should one group have to prove themselves with academics, one group with athletics and one group by their race?
One standard, one mission, one Navy. If that means we have to sacrifice our Div 1A status in sports, reduce the academic standard for all and sacrifice a diversity metric then so be it. We will end up with a very cohesive, well rounded and motivated officer corps.
I for one vote for removing the "ethnic background" block of the application and fill the athletic teams through open tryouts.
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