For many, the topic of affirmative action is worth protesting, however, there are some who would like to see the existence of affirmative action abolished. Affirmative action has always been a long-debated topic with two different communities discussing very different points of view. Although affirmative action can cause friction between many different opposing people, on the other hand, the results of the practice have ensured college education for many minorities in America. Whether this practice is permitted during the college admissions process is the question that remains to be debated. The right to attend university 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 taken into consideration when applying for college. Unfortunately, for some people the financial burden of college prevents them from attending, making the deal for affirmative action more apparent. With evidence supporting both sides of the debate, the topic has caused people of all races to express their opinions on the topic. Both sides provide valuable evidence to support their position and examples of the harm and/or good it presents. The pro-affirmative action side believes that without the practice of affirmative action, college enrollment for American minorities would suffer a sharp decline. They argue that ending affirmative action will only lead to more uneducated people remaining in society alongside those with higher education. Which in return can become a threat when a person does not feel adequately compatible with their compatriot. 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 side with, we all need to find a way to educate ourselves. Works Cited Billitteri, Thomas J. “The Value of a College Education.” Researcher CQ 20 November 2009: 981-1004. Network. April 11, 2014.Jost, Kenneth. “Supreme Court Controversies.” CQ Researcher 28 September 2012: 813-40. Network. April 12, 2014.Jost, Kenneth. “The Value of a College Education.” November 20, 2009. Online QC Researcher. CQPremi. April 10, 2014 Garces, Liliana M. “Tracking the Impact of Affirmative Action Bans in College Education.” Rep. n. 39. Np: np, 2012. EBSCO. Network. April 12, 2014.Owen, Stephanie and Isabel Sawhill. “Everyone should go to college.” Center for Children and Families in Brookings 50 (2013): 1-9. Press.