NFL to present new resolutions to Rooney Rule, which includes draft-related incentives

RJ in Lafayette said
This thread really belongs on a political forum. However, I agree that progressive tax rates and preferential treatment for those with physical and mental disabilities are far different from preferential treatment or discrimination based on race. We have laws prohibiting the latter. As a matter of law, we can do one and not the other.

The point I was responding to was that "discrimination is never okay". That point has changed. I would also add, though, that these "laws" are broken all the time. Housing discrimination, for example, still happens today. For reasons based on race. Good luck battling that in court.

RJ in Lafayette said
As an aside, I do think that socioeconomic background or class can be a factor in school admissions, which would help inordinately African-American and Latin students. However, such a policy would be focused on individuals rather than race-based outcomes.

There are absolutely differences, including class-based. But if you want to talk about 'university admissions' then you need to consider the very nature of racially segregated schools in the country. Schools, entire districts. Poorer teachers. Fewer resources. Fewer classes. Lowered standards. Plenty of others - were designed explicitly around race and still present in education today. I think you're narrowing it do suggest that 'racialized discrimination' doesn't play a major, major role in pre-secondary education which absolutely influences post-secondary education options.

Race-based has always played a role. It's obviously not the only factor, but it's also not negligible. It's widespread and generational - especially in places like the west coast and northeast, places that are considered bastions of liberal tolerance. But their schools are more segregated and educational outcomes, based on race, even more disparate than is found in the South.

And I don't think this is off topic at all. Sports is a reflection of society.