November 23, 2004 at 12:00 am #18406
Goose
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A primary reason is that many individuals of non-white races are excluded based on unsatisfactory results on deep background checks that sensitive programs like the space program or defense contractors routinely use. There is a possibility that ‘National Security’ is a blanket phrase used to preserve group homogeneity in such programs. As far as I have encountered Asians are often fully prepared or over qualified for such programs, but are routinely screened out to interact with these agencies in a more ‘secure’ manner by means of govt funded grants to college faculties.