Jeremy Lin Is The Only Asian American

At The Heart Of Our Public Morality Is The Idea That He Who Gives Generously Is Most Virtuous And Morally Praiseworthy; That There Is No Greater Citizen Than She Who Sacrifices; And That There Is No Greater Measure Of Worth Than Contribution. These Are Values We Can Be Proud Of. After All, There Is No Moral System Or Religion On Earth Where The Guiding Ethic Is Grab More For Yourself.

Imagine Filling A College With The First 1,000 Students To Get Perfect Sats. Whatever The Racial Composition Of That Class Would Be, The Notion Seems Absurd Because We Know That College In America Is Supposed To Be About Creating Citizens And Leaders In A Diverse Nation.

Throughout This Country's History There Have Of Course Been Systematic Efforts To Create An Official Underclass.

There Have Been, In Recent Years, Many Asian American Pioneers In The Public Eye Who've Defied The Condescendingly Complimentary 'model Minority' Stereotype: Actors Like Lucy Liu, Artists Like Maya Lin, Moguls Like Zappos Ceo Tony Hsieh. They Are Known, Often Admired.

In The End No Segregationist Scheme Has Withstood The Force Of A Simple Idea: Equality Under Law.