For many, the subject of affirmative action is worthy of protest, however, some would like to see the existence of affirmative action abolished. Affirmative action has always been a long-debated topic, with two different communities holding very different viewpoints. Although affirmative action can cause friction among many people, the results of the practice have ensured access to a college education for many minorities in America. The question that remains up for debate is whether this practice should be allowed during the college admissions process. The right to attend college is considered a privilege for students who can enroll in a university of their choice. Those who oppose affirmative action argue that a student's personal qualifications should be the only determining factor considered when applying to college. Unfortunately, for some people, the financial burden of college prevents them from attending college, making it more obvious to embrace affirmative action. With evidence supporting both sides of the debate, the topic has caused people of all races to express their own opinions on the subject. Both sides provide valuable evidence to support their position and examples of the evil and/or good it presents. Proponents of affirmative action believe that without the practice of affirmative action, college enrollment of American minorities would experience a significant decline. They argue that ending affirmative action will only cause more uneducated people to remain in society alongside those with higher education. Which in turn can become a threat when a person does not feel sufficiently compatible with their fellow American. The African American community......middle of paper......education other than high school. Keeping it in place would violate the civil rights of students who believe it is discriminatory and unethical. Overall, no matter what community you fall into, we all need to find a way to educate ourselves. Works Cited Billitteri, Thomas J. “The Value of a College Education.” CQ Researcher November 20, 2009: 981-1004. Internet. April 11, 2014. Jost, Kenneth. “Supreme Court Controversies.” CQ Researcher September 28, 2012: 813-40. Internet. April 12, 2014. Jost, Kenneth. “The Value of a College Education.” November 20, 2009. CQ Researcher Online. Press QC. April 10, 2014Garces, Liliana M. “Record the Impact of Affirmative Action Bans in Higher Education.” Representative number 39. Np: np, 2012. EBSCO. Internet. April 12, 2014. Owen, Stephanie and Isabel Sawhill. “Should everyone go to college.” Center on Children and Families at Brookings 50 (2013): 1-9. Print.