The key word is historically. This isn't history this is 2008.
In 2008 you might not be able to attend the college you want because you aren't black.
In 2008 you might not be able to be a cop or a fireman because you aren't black.
In 2008 you might not be able to hold a managerial position because you aren't black.
In 2008 you might not be able to get a government contract because you aren't a black owned business even though you were cheaper.
In 2008 when you apply for a government job you might not get it because a black gets more points awarded just for being black.

So when I hear the kind of crap Wright spouts one has to ask why. Then one has to ask why a United States senator agrees with those comments. Then one has to ask do you want someone of that caliber to be president? Hell no!! He can stay where he is and help the blacks against the mean white man in 2008.

Working from the assumption that legal equality is the be all and end all, there's no reason for such affirmative action.