> I think 50% of the population suddenly realizing they were beneficiaries of affirmative action this whole time—and subsequently understanding the nuances of discrimination in this country—will ultimately be a good thing.
I doubt that if they haven't figured out it's a nuanced thing by now that they will figure that out after the second order effects come into play.
Why not take these non-specific, hypothetical people at face value? If they say they want merit based admissions and that's what we get then they should be happy.
In any case, the gymnastics needed to explain why one was totally wrong and the other is absolutely necessary will bring about an era of US dominance in the sport.
I doubt that if they haven't figured out it's a nuanced thing by now that they will figure that out after the second order effects come into play.