By Max Frankel (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) ... To reward people for something beyond merit is as American as apple pie. Universities routinely bend a bit to admit the children of alumni, acknowledging with a wink that this fosters loyalty and annual contributions. Few objected when "diversity" in a Northern college meant saving a few places for Southern or … [Read more...] about “Reaffirm the Affirmative” by Max Frankel (May-June 1995 P&R Issue)