Saul/Paul used his Jewishness and his Roman citizenship when either suited him best. When the Pharisees brought him before a Roman court to punish him, Paul said wait a minute, I’m a Roman Citizen and I demand my rights as such.

Esther also used her position as it uniquely suited her. When the Jews were about to be slaughtered, she used her status as queen to beg for relief for her people.

I’d say use what you have. We may not like the principle behind a dumb rule, but if it’s there at your disposal, use it without apology. As long as you’re prepared to support the rollback of AA, where’s the conflict?

My dillemma is this: my wife is from Mexico, and we have two small children. We are looking for private schools and have received applications from several, where admission (for kindergarten) is highly competitive.

My kids live in a middle class home, have a stay at home mom, they love books, do not watch TV, and are bilingual, speaking Spanish and English fluently (for their age).

Do we check off “hispanic” as athe race on the application? My consciennce says no, they do not need any extra help. But it might mean the difference between admission and rejection.

I am afraid most affirmative action cases are like this one. Giving an unfair advantage to those who need it the least. Please advise!