Equal
* Main Entry: 1 Equal
* Pronunciation: \ˈē-kwəl\
* Function: adjective
* Etymology: Middle English, from Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal
* Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another (2) : identical in mathematical value or logical denotation : equivalent b : like in quality, nature, or status c : like for each member of a group, class, or society
2 : regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial
3 : free from extremes: as a : tranquil in mind or mood b : not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion
4 a : capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task b : suitable
I want to address points 1 and 2 in today's topic.
See the problem is that too many in our world, in our country, want us to believe that equal means something else.
Equal, to them, means... "because you are different from the "norm" you get preferential treatment."
Because you choose to follow a different lifestyle or because you look different you get all the perks, you get all the choices, you get special consideration.
I think Equal ought to be just that. We are supposed to have been created equal that's what the writers of the constitution believed.
We ought to all be given the same, EQUAL chances.
I know this might sound a little odd coming from me but hey let's think about it.
I can hear it now... "but you are against abortion! How hypocritical!"
Ah but see that is part of my point. Why are you so determined that the child who is unborn does not get the EQUAL chance to live?
See it fits.
But really. We need to learn from our mistakes. And the mistakes of others.
We are merely continuing the inequalities that plagued us and led us to war 150 years ago.
How many more have to suffer and die?
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