Affirmative Action - Alternative Views

Alternative Views

A 2009 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute survey found American voters opposed to the application of affirmative action to gay people, 65 over 27 percent. African-Americans were found to be in favor by 54 over 38 percent.

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