The problem of discrimination has been around since the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The U.S. Constitution said nothing of equality; instead, it “legitimized the institution of slavery.” The Emancipation Proclamation issued January 1, 1863, set slaves in the confederate states free. The Thirteenth Amendment permanently abolished slavery. The former confederate states, not wanting to let go of their control over blacks, established the restrictive “Black Codes.” The Civil Rights Act of 1866 proposed by …showed first 75 words of 862 total…

…showed last 75 words of 862 total…did not get a job over a black or Hispanic man so he blames it on the affirmative action programs. The black or Hispanic man may have been better qualified for the job. Everyone deserves a chance to work and go to school; affirmative action programs should not have to exist. There should be an equal chance for everyone to get a job and go to school, until there is, there will be affirmative action.