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We asked on Twitter what followers thought about Michigan state's ban on using racial preferences in college admissions. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

Good for Michigan. I never understood how discrimination could be solved by more discrimination.

— @kwbr1960

If this country could truly select candidates on merits, it would be great. But the truth is, racism and sexism are still alive.

— @KeishaDesigns

The good people of any state should be able to decide how their state should be run.

— @SCOAMT

Great. Not using racial preferences is the way it should be, and may the best applicant be awarded the spot!

— @New0rleansLady

What do I think about Michigan's ban on using racial preferences in college admissions? There goes diversity.

— @My1BabyDoll

Affirmative action often ends up giving preferences to wealthy minorities. That's reason enough to show such preferences are a joke.

— @missADelgado

I believe in a colorblind society.

— @Libertas4usa

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