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Shouldn’t progress simply be defined as equal treatment under the law? Once we get into the mode of granting special privileges for victims (real or imaginary)

Shouldn’t progress simply be defined as equal treatment under the law? Once we get into the mode of granting special privileges for victims (real or imaginary) I think we have a big problem. People should aspire to achieve, not strive to complain about all the reasons (again, real or imaginary) why they couldn’t because they think they’ll get some reward for having the most victim points.

NikolaNovak 3y ago
In Canada, early in the kindergarten they start teaching kids that "equal" and "just" and "same" aren't always synonyms. A good example they use is when kids of different heights may want to see or reach something; the shorter kid might benefit from a stool. Their situation isn't the same, but the result of this extra effort brings equality. There are still adults that will get very upset about granting the "special privilege" of a stool for the need and benefit "(real or imaginary)" of the shorter kid (I'm not sure if they too get "victim points" due to their pain and suffering over rights and privileges extended to minorities and victims), but I'm hopeful progress can be made over the course of generations :)