<p>Ahhhh, it’s a Harvardian!
Jokes aside, I’m from Earth and I come in peace.</p>
<p>I just meant that by distinguishing based on race (rather than something like socioeconomic status), the admissions process is furthering the concept that people can be differentiated by the color of their skin. It is very superficial - one of the most superficial things, in fact. And it’s completely irrelevant… how does race factor into intelligence, prowess, motivation, or the myriad other things colleges claim to want?
Sure, it leads to some diversity, but I’d argue that diversity of viewpoints and perspectives, based on differences in location, culture, and passions, is far more important than the diversity of skin color.</p>