I know that liberals like to blame many of the world’s ills on racism and white citizens, but I’m still amazed at the stupidity of those who oppose MCRI. Basically, it says that race should not be a consideration in university admissions. Proponents feel that grades, test scores, interviews, awards, and extracurricular activities are important, and that the amount of melanin in someone’s skin shouldn’t matter. These individuals are supporting the color-blind society liberals pretend to support, but undermine at every point.

I’d make the argument that those who oppose MCRI are actually the racists. They’re giving an unfair advantage to certain students based solely on their race. If this were being done for the benefit of white students, they’d be the first to complain, yet they see no problem with extending it to other racial and ethnic groups. By the way, could someone tell liberals that many of these students don’t need the extra help, and that I’m sure many would oppose receiving preferential treatment.

Of course, they wouldn’t listen. This just fits right into their “us vs. them” mentality. Liberals talk a good game, but it’s becoming more and more obvious that they’re the ones obsessed with race and ethnicity.

So, why am I bringing this up 16 years later? It’s because I read an article about a woman named Cortney Munna who racked up $97,000 in student loans because she insisted on attending a prestigious school. Ms. Munna and her mother are complaining about the large amount of debt and seem intent on placing blame on lenders for lending.

Ms. Munna is complaining that $22 per hour isn’t enough to pay the $700 loan payment. Personally, I think $22 is a good hourly wage, especially considering that she studied religion and women’s studies in college. The last time I checked, those fields weren’t exactly up there on the list of degrees or majors that will facilitate wealth. Business administration they are not.

The author of the article also tries to draw comparisons between student loans and subprime mortgages. There’s no doubt that there are commonalities. The biggest is that irresponsible, ill-informed people borrowed money they either can’t, or won’t repay. No matter how you try to explain the problem, that’s what it boils down to in the end.