Mich. Affirmative Action Still in Limbo

The AP reports:

In a raucous meeting drowned out by protesters, the state election board deadlocked Wednesday over whether to put a proposed ban on some affirmative action programs on the November ballot - despite a court order to do so.

Dozens of opponents shouted as the four-member Board of State Canvassers voted. Two Republicans voted to put the initiative on the ballot, one Democrat voted against and another Democrat did not vote; the measure needed three votes to pass.

Earlier, the meeting was temporarily adjourned and police were called in. As the board was preparing to vote, a group of high school students had moved toward the front of the room, chanting, "They say Jim Crow, we say hell no!" and knocking over a table.

The right to vote on an issue isn't popular with everyone.Especially university types that feel "free speech" on subject of affirmative action is beyond the pale.