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No one is equal to anyone, that is how all of us functions (east or west) either implicitly or explicitly. We are not identical elementary particles such as ele

No one is equal to anyone, that is how all of us functions (east or west) either implicitly or explicitly. We are not identical elementary particles such as electrons. Second, although against my preference, the article and discussions on this topic would require a "coordinate system" for a definition of metric (to reach what can be called an academic objectivity). But I want to leave that idea aside, and ask a higher order question: What is the alternative to judging a person based on individual merit? Do we want to substitute social or biological determinism (tribalism/racism in essence, one way or another) instead of actual person's merit/character/etc? In reality and practice, on our individual plane we cannot step aside from our biases (we shall only aspire to some ideal), however, on the institutional level and government level, we (citizens) have to demand complete and unconditional continuous effort to denounce and step aside from the evils of (institutionalized) racism/tribalism. (Of cause, we are loosing this battle every year in the doublespeak, slowly but surely). So, no matter what we call it, we should be aware of what the alternative is, especially if it develops into institutionalized process(es) and bureaucratic control (humanity has been there and done that).

raxxorrax 5y ago
Sadly someone had the bad idea to connect government funds to DEI initiatives. You have to get rid of that again. This will only lead to very unhealthy corruption and has proved to be quite fatal for those that disagree, nearly every time. At some point only totalitarian equality remains on the table. That doesn't mean you must answer with the reactionary response, providing members of society with a way for participation is a good thing. But you need to get rid of the ideologues. Freedom and equality collide at some point. There is the freedom route and the bloody route here. Remember, these people are the ones implementing institutional discrimination. There are real racists but they aren't a significant threat and they have no political power anywhere.

raxxorrax 5y ago

Sadly someone had the bad idea to connect government funds to DEI initiatives. You have to get rid of that again. This will only lead to very unhealthy corruption and has proved to be quite fatal for those that disagree, nearly every time. At some point only totalitarian equality remains on the table. That doesn't mean you must answer with the reactionary response, providing members of society with a way for participation is a good thing. But you need to get rid of the ideologues. Freedom and equality collide at some point. There is the freedom route and the bloody route here. Remember, these people are the ones implementing institutional discrimination. There are real racists but they aren't a significant threat and they have no political power anywhere.