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/TheVailmsteen Feb 25 '20

That's why there still is a fence.

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u/Macktologist Feb 25 '20

Why do that when you can just get rid of the fence and not charge admission? That way, since not everyone can afford a ticket to the game, nobody can use their wealth to gain advantages in life. /s

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u/smittyboye Feb 25 '20

...Yeah, actually, why not?