"IE assuming that
1-all non white pilots are affirmative action positions and
2- are therefore not as good as the rest of us lilly white breathren when it comes to aviation.
3-that all affirmative actioned pilots cant fly as well as us. "
Your getting close. In the rush to right the wrongs as is said, qualifications are the least important factor in job determination.
In the business of flying that can be extremely fatal.
Im just guessing, but I will bet Comrad Presidente would not utilize afirmative action while selecting a doctor for his Vasectomy...