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Trial yesterday. arguments began in the supreme court that may have a major impact across the country. at issue is the state of michigan prop 2 which is a law banning any consideration of race for public college admissions. but can a law meant to cut down on discrimination be discriminatory? here to discuss that is joe hicks, vice president of community advocates. he joins us from l.a. joe, good morning to you. good to be with you.ñr it seems odd to be talking to you about this because you are now you think affirmative action is a bad idea. although about 20 years ago in the state of california, you fought for it. i did. i spent almost a year of my life as a spokesperson for the grouping folks here in california wanted to preserve affirmative action. in the course of that year-long battle, i wound up switching side. i started reading material of my opponents and was swayed by those arguments,