Derrick Z. Jackson seems to feel that in order to show respect to black people, one needs to give them handouts and special privileges. Affirmative Action as it's been implemented is probably one of the most hurtful policies to happen to minorities since Jim Crow himself. Hyperbole? I don't think so. It was a well-meaning idea who's time has come and gone.

But don't tell that to Mr. Jackson. For him, the only way to show love is to pander and pay-up.