So many equality signs lately. SO MANY.
"Equality" is a symbol that many Americans have recently adopted to define their reasoning for many popular ideologies. I'm sorry but I just don't get... and I really don't like it.
First off, what does "equality" even mean? Equality means that a sperm and an egg came together to create you. That's it. It doesn't mean that the government promises you that you will be smart, or have a comfortable living, or that you will be successful. No folks.. that is up to us. If I am speaking bluntly, how realistic is it that society is "equal" anyway? The fact of the matter is, it is very unequal... I believe that this stems from the idea that EVERYBODY IS DIFFERENT. Some people are more intelligent than I am (probably a lot of people), and I am more intelligent than others. Some people will contribute positively to society while others may be a burden to society. Some will have an over-abundance of money, while some will live on the streets. To speak frankly, this is the way it is. Furthermore, someone who is bilingual will likely get hired over me even if I meet the same criteria. Inequality? absolutely.. Am I whining?.. no.. perhaps I will just get a Rosetta Stone.....
Next.. Take a look at America's health care.. We spend far more on health care than many other developed nations, but yet we have one of the lowest life expectancies comparatively. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/22/american-health-care-terrible_n_4324967.html) . Furthermore, the more money you have in the United States, the more likely you are to be healthy. INEQUALITY? ABSOLUTELY. Inequality exists in many aspects of America.
Why in the world would I want to live in a society where everything is equal? Why? Do we as American citizens realize what it means to be an American? To practice whatever religion we want and the many other freedoms that are included in the American birthright? Unless we want the government regulating every single thing in our lives.. inequality is inevitable. Do I want the government parading around regulating people's lives and rights to ensure that they have a life full of rain-bows and butterflies? No. That is what Divine Intervention is for. That is what the will-power of the individual is for. I get it. This is a harsh reality and you may think I am heartless. But I have worked hard to be where I am today, not because I had an ultra-cushy life.. but because I wanted to succeed- because I had the amount of pride for myself, and my family which fueled a determination to make something of myself.
Here is my concern with society in America today: Why are we so concerned with what we can get out of America versus what we can give to America? Don't we owe her for what she has given us? Why do we feel so entitled? Did you know that today, 46.6 million Americans get footstamps, as compared to 17.2 million in the year 2000? Why don't we as Americans contribute more to America? I think the best gift we can give America is to become kind, productive, respectful, members of society who give a Hoot.
I am not saying that we shouldn't care about the mother-of-three who lives down the street who now has to support her children because her husband decided to abandon them, or those in America who feel that they are being discriminated against.
But PLEASE.. come up with another reason than equality.. Because I for one, am thankful for the capitalism and the abilities that affords us within the United States.
Sorry, I am not sorry that I just give a Hoot.
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