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Equity never means strictly bringing the lower end up to the top. It also means chopping the top down. You were the top. You could afford to live in a very e
by Consultant32452 5y ago
Equity never means strictly bringing the lower end up to the top. It also means chopping the top down. You were the top. You could afford to live in a very expensive city and have proximity to good jobs and other nice things.
- hn_throwaway_99 5y ago> It also means chopping the top down. The fact that you say this without at least the slightest hint of awareness of why many people now shudder at what cries for "equity" have morphed into highlights why the backlash against equity programs is growing. And I find this incredibly disappointing, because I do believe that equity programs that try to raise opportunity and standards for all is a good thing, but all too often I've seen it just morph into "Tall Poppy Syndrome".
- Consultant32452 5y agoThe only morphing was when "equality of opportunity" which is simultaneously nonsensical and undesirable morphed into "equality of outcome" (equity) which is simultaneously more coherent and depraved. Chopping off the top (unless you are a party member) was always part of it.
- hollasch 5y agoWell, if it's any comfort, history shows that plenty of short poppies get mowed down collaterally in these events. You'll find a wonderful equity in the mass graves.
- mensetmanusman 5y agoIn a neighboring high school where I grew up, kids during physical education class weren’t allowed to lap anyone during running (to protect feelings). You can imagine what that looked like. Ha
- UnpossibleJim 5y agoDid you go to Harrison Bergeron High? /jk
- lliamander 5y agoAre you endorsing this state of affairs?
- Consultant32452 5y agoI endorse everyone in wealthy countries who pushes equity movements to be driven to the global median income. And while we're at it force their children into median schools.
- lliamander 5y agoAh, gotcha. I think we are in agreement then.