On what basis might one argue that affirmative action hurts those it is designed to help?
A)It ensures minorities,women,veterans,and the disabled are hired on a basis other than their qualifications.
B)People can always find ways to get around affirmative action policies.
C)Affirmative action programs could give minorities,women,veterans,and the disabled too many positions.
D)It is unjust to those who are qualified but not minorities or those who belong to other protected groups such as women,veterans,and the disabled.

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Affirmative action might be argued to hurt those it is designed to help by suggesting it leads to hiring based on criteria other than qualifications, potentially undermining the perceived competence of those hired.

On What Basis Might One Argue That Affirmative Action Hurts