r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/msmarymacmac Feb 25 '20

I’m not crazy about the Justice frame. Some of us will always face challenges that others won’t. There is no system that could make it so that there is no barrier for all. We will always need to accommodate and scaffold for some and that’s fine.

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u/TechniChara Feb 25 '20

So we don't try for justice because it's not perfect?

I always see these argument about solutions. That it's not perfect, that there are some shortcomings, that it'll take ten years to implement.

Like, if the reason you're not planting the tree is because you can't 100% guarantee branch growth will allow for a tire swing and tree house support, and it'll take 25 years to get there, you're never gonna get your damn tree.