The cult of Equality

ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΩΤΗΣ · March 29, 2016, 10:43:56 PM

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More Than Mortal · March 30, 2016, 12:35:41 AM

And this, class, is why we should always put a qualifier in front of the word "equality" in political discussions.

Sandtrap · March 30, 2016, 12:46:57 AM

It may be a fact that everybody's all different in terms of strengths and weaknesses and qualities.

Here's the real truth. No matter how much our qualities vary, every last one of us is human. We all belong to the same species. We all have common ground and a root at our core. There is no human out there that likewise, can't relate to another human in some way because we all share similar experiences.

And, ultimately, no matter how good or bad you are, how rich or how poor, how smart or dumb, however sick or healthy, you are born. And you can't outrun death. Nobody can.

We're all born, and we all die. Which means that all of us share a limited amount of time together. We're all equal in that regard. And as such, while we're alive, we should strive for an equal and level playing field for people as best we can. Assume that you only get one shot at your life.

It wouldn't be, and it's not fair that your one chance is wasted or mired in bullshit in spite of bad dice rolls or even other people being cunts to you because they somehow believe they're above you, when at the end of everything, we all go anyway.

We're not born equal but we sure as fuck equally die.

Ajax · March 30, 2016, 07:25:13 AM

In the eyes of the law, or just in general?

Mordo · March 30, 2016, 07:38:24 AM

Obviously not, but we should still do our best to ensure that basic principles of equality are still being met.

March 30, 2016, 05:52:21 PM

Equality in the law and in social obligations =/= being equal in general

Verbatim · March 30, 2016, 05:56:39 PM

Because, regardless of any superficial physical discrepancies like skin color or genitalia shape, people should all have the same rights and privileges as everyone else. If he's allowed to express himself, she's allowed to express herself too. The same goes for you, me, and everyone else.

I don't know. Is it really that complicated?

Mad Max · March 30, 2016, 05:58:15 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 30, 2016, 05:56:39 PM

Because people should have the same rights, regardless of any superficial physical discrepancies like skin color or genitalia shape.

Many people vehemently disagree with that, unfortunately.

Luciana · March 30, 2016, 07:07:38 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on March 30, 2016, 12:46:57 AM

It may be a fact that everybody's all different in terms of strengths and weaknesses and qualities.

Here's the real truth. No matter how much our qualities vary, every last one of us is human. We all belong to the same species. We all have common ground and a root at our core. There is no human out there that likewise, can't relate to another human in some way because we all share similar experiences.

And, ultimately, no matter how good or bad you are, how rich or how poor, how smart or dumb, however sick or healthy, you are born. And you can't outrun death. Nobody can.

We're all born, and we all die. Which means that all of us share a limited amount of time together. We're all equal in that regard. And as such, while we're alive, we should strive for an equal and level playing field for people as best we can. Assume that you only get one shot at your life.

It wouldn't be, and it's not fair that your one chance is wasted or mired in bullshit in spite of bad dice rolls or even other people being cunts to you because they somehow believe they're above you, when at the end of everything, we all go anyway.

We're not born equal but we sure as fuck equally die.

This was very well said. A golf clap for you.

snee0rp · March 30, 2016, 07:32:59 PM

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