Are some people "more equal than others"? And if so, should something be done about it?

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Are some people "more equal than others"? And if so, should something be done about it?

by behavioralcognivitist Posted November 26, 2009 12:50:34

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	Yes, some people are "more equal than others". Something should be done.
	Yes, some people are "more equal than others". But little should be done.
	No, some people are not "more equal than others". Something should be done.
	No, some people are not "more equal than others". But little should be done.

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Keen ToJones November 27, 2009 07:51:36

Answered: No, some people are not "more equal than others". But little should be done.
Either A equals B or it does not. Fourteen is not a dozen.
Shilo November 27, 2009 03:10:24

Answered: No, some people are not "more equal than others". Something should be done.
Equality is not a sliding scale. However, the question "Are people equal" would have different answers when applied to different aspects of people. Clearly, not all people are of equal intelligence, equal height, etc etc. I personally think that the only thing that makes people equal is potential for societal value(well, that's the only thing that comes to mind at this moment, feel free to add). Aside from that, we're all different in every imaginable way.
John Deathhammer November 26, 2009 13:46:52

Answered: No, some people are not "more equal than others". But little should be done.
Please elaborate on your definition of equality?
Equal, more or less in what ways?.
behavio... to John De... November 27, 2009 16:04:02

Equality, in terms of social and economic opportunity.
John De... to behavio... November 27, 2009 18:05:00 (edited)

Then the answer is yes, some people are more equal than others, and something should be done about it.
The top tier of the richest have doors open to them that the rest of us will never see.
The poorest have doors slammed in their faces.
In the middle, we are supposed to fork over our hard earned money to the Government, and ask no questions as to where or why it was wasted, and smile.
I don't know about you, but I am damned tired of smiling. LOL
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emmamess ~ In My Conscience... November 26, 2009 13:16:56

Answered: No, some people are not "more equal than others". But little should be done.
your answers suck - if you really wanna here an opinion. We live in a country where there are many cultures - but more distinctively 2 cultures. I have been immersed in the minority culture for 35 years of my life and immersed in the majority culture for the past 5. I t has been very difficult for me to make the adjustment socially and oppurtunity wise - and the reason so is because of a difference in work ethic. I was raised by 2 working parents in a middle class multi-ethnic community. The majority of people had jobs - but their lives didn't revolve around 'work' - rather they choose jobs they could handle and looked for another one if they were not satisfied with their employment. I worked in the service industry and enjoyed being a waitress - bartender - stripper - and cleaning contractor. I never felt like work sucked. After moving to stay close to my mom after she retired - i found a job as a waitress - but they refused to give anyone more than 20 hours per week even though they weren't required to pay 'benifits' Most other people did not have pride in service positions - they treated them like transitional jobs - till they found 'real jobs'. i took a second job as a lifeguard at the Y - the restaurant acted like it was too much for me as a single mom - but wou...

your answers suck - if you really wanna here an opinion. We live in a country where there are many cultures - but more distinctively 2 cultures. I have been immersed in the minority culture for 35 years of my life and immersed in the majority culture for the past 5. I t has been very difficult for me to make the adjustment socially and oppurtunity wise - and the reason so is because of a difference in work ethic. I was raised by 2 working parents in a middle class multi-ethnic community. The majority of people had jobs - but their lives didn't revolve around 'work' - rather they choose jobs they could handle and looked for another one if they were not satisfied with their employment. I worked in the service industry and enjoyed being a waitress - bartender - stripper - and cleaning contractor. I never felt like work sucked. After moving to stay close to my mom after she retired - i found a job as a waitress - but they refused to give anyone more than 20 hours per week even though they weren't required to pay 'benifits' Most other people did not have pride in service positions - they treated them like transitional jobs - till they found 'real jobs'. i took a second job as a lifeguard at the Y - the restaurant acted like it was too much for me as a single mom - but wouldn't give me 30 hours/week which what what i was used to working to make ends meet in a very frugal lifestyle that i chose - cuz i value time with my kids more than getting ahead. There are different norms in different places and we are all equal - if we conform to the norms within our community - but not equal at all if we don't.
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behavio... to emmames... November 26, 2009 13:49:24

Well articulated. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences.