Were it not for those "horrible" programs like Affirmative Action, minorities in our country woul still be far, far, behind in terms of opportunities....educational and employment opportunities.... AA was developed to promote 'catch up' and has helped many minorities as they work to succeed in America.  You state "lefties hate equal treatment".. Actually, if minorities had been receiving "equal treatment" over our history, those affirmative actions you condemn would not have been necessary.  Gary crum