What difference does it make? "Affirmative Action" vs. "Meritocracy" are principles. "White people are in favor of it" isn't a valid argument for or against either.
The fact of the matter is that through "Affirmative Action", Asians generally receive a handicap, whereas it's the opposite with "Meritocracy". The opposite is true for Blacks.
The fact of the matter is that through "Affirmative Action", Asians generally receive a handicap, whereas it's the opposite with "Meritocracy". The opposite is true for Blacks.
Pick your poison.