Many people in Nixons camp had genuine faith in affirmative action. It wasnt designed to fail, but it wasnt designed to succeed, either; the intent behind it was not rooted in a desire to help black people attain equal standing in society. It was riot insurance. It was a financial incentive for blacks to stay in their own communities and out of the suburbs. (183)

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