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Diversity being an interest is an added benefit of affirmative action, but certainly isn't what determines when it is to be used. Therefore, while the NBA/NFL/anyone is benefitted from being diverse, it is not required.

The NBA and NFL do not have racial barriers to entry. Likewise, there are no instances of discrimination against underrepresented groups (at least that I'm aware of).

Diversity being a legitimate interest stems from the Bakke case (or at least I'm pretty sure it does) that justified affirmative action programs, but at the same time, did not force affirmative action on anyone. That's the same way that I'm using the diversity ideal in my case, which overall is a pretty small part.

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Thanks for the reply.

I don't think you can straddle the fence like that. One, of course, could have a very interesting argument about the benefits of diversity. But, using the definition of AA provided, I respectfully believe that diversity as a goal cannot be used as an argument. To be fair, I also think the arguments about whether AA hurts/helps business should be left out of the discussion using the definition provided. Because, if the overriding principle is that everyone has a fair shot in life then who cares about the affect on businesses. Those concerns are easily overridden by our core beliefs of individuality.