Well, in preference being the key phrase there, which is why I left out the part about capability or qualification. I suppose my original point was missing an i

Well, in preference being the key phrase there, which is why I left out the part about capability or qualification. I suppose my original point was missing an implied "due to race". You are correct, though. Regardless of the white person being more competent or less competent, preferring him due to color is a no-no.