Affirmative Action was introduced to counter the effects of apartheid. However, the first democratic elections took place 14 years ago and yet affirmative action policies have strengthened. The policies, although implemented for an admirable purpose, have done the economy and moral of the country’s citizens more harm than good. All the Yes points 1. -------------------------------------------------
It resulted in the South African economy starting on its back foot. 2. -------------------------------------------------
It has decreased moral throughout the country. 3. -------------------------------------------------
It has unnecessarily extended into sports which affects the success of our national teams. 4. -------------------------------------------------
Skilled individuals carry the underskilled individuals who have been appointed due to their colour 5. -------------------------------------------------
Time to remove Affirmative Action from the EE Act 6. -------------------------------------------------
AA does more harm than good 7. -------------------------------------------------
It creates racism 8. -------------------------------------------------
Lower class of worker is employed 9. -------------------------------------------------
It becomes a weapon of revenge 10. -------------------------------------------------
It is a racist policy towards those it is trying to help 11. -------------------------------------------------
Affirmative Action is used to "create" jobs. 12. -------------------------------------------------
It is stereotyping those it is trying to help 13. -------------------------------------------------
It harms reconciliation 14. -------------------------------------------------
You lost the moral high ground
All the No points 1.