Hail To The Victors

Update: Not so fast, the WP and A.P. have changed the story. Apparently the law school's program was approved 5-4 while the undergrad program was invalidated by a 6-3 vote. The original article read as follows:

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a university law school admissions policy that gives minorities an edge, ruling that race can be one of many factors that colleges consider when selecting their students.

The ruling in the law-school case preserves the concept of affirmative action for minorities who might otherwise be underrepresented on top campuses, but makes clear that racial preferences must be used sparingly.

The 5-4 ruling endorsed a program at the University of Michigan law school meant to ensure a "critical mass" of minorities on campus. The program is not an illegal quota, the high court said.

A partial victory for common sense, but a large loss as well. Apaprently only unqualified legacies like Dubya are entitled to preferences in undergraduate admission. It's about time to attack those head-on.

Note: Edited due to massive revisions by the Washington Post.