Affirmative Action was an attempt to open doors of opportunity, which it did. The question remains, is it still required? As for Liberals viewing blacks as inferior I can't speak to that, one has to analyze their legislation, agenda, and draw their own conclusions, however, earned opportunity will result in succeeding in what ever endeavorers they so choose. The problem is that legislators in the 60's, 70's, and 80's passed laws that would in essence strip the will and desire to improve their lot in life and accept defeatism. When you tell a person they can't without special help, over, and over, they will eventually believe they can't, give up, and blame someone else.