Why Is Equality Important? A Free Society Must Have The Accurate Answer!

(Editor's note about the author: T.O. Illustratio is a free lance writer and observer of the interaction of personalities in everyday life. The author seeks to inspire readers to look within themselves to see how much good they can do in this world when a definitive purpose in life is clear.)

In our fragile human existence, there are worldly questions that seek universal answers to complex questions. One of those questions would be, "Why is equality important?" This humble scribe would ask another question to clarify the original query. The reason for this second interrogative method of information gathering is because there is a wide-spread misuse and thereby rampant misunderstanding of the definition of equality.

In my role as a thorough researcher, I would be remiss in not asking "What is equality?" If we aren't sure what it is, how can we know if it is important? And then much like household plumbing repairs, when we fix one thing another issue comes up. Is there a consensus on the facts involving equity vs equality? My guess is there is a gap in understanding all three questions.

Perhaps this short manuscript will shed some informative light on the concept and implementation of equality. In the course of human events, both past and future, it is important to know why equality is important.

Past failures to comprehend or at least accept the answer to, "Why is equality important?" has led to far too many wars, systemic poverty, internal strife, and countless other unnecessary tragedies of human fairness in our world history.

Since we know the past is an indication of what the future will hold if we repeat proven mistakes, we can accurately predict future ramifications of missed opportunities to create positive change.

Equity vs Equality

Perhaps this understanding of the difference between equity and equality will lead to a more effective implementation of the answer to why equality is important! To accept the premise of equality we first need to accept the notion of the root word-equal.

To be equal means to have the same opportunities, the same possibilities, and oh how this hurts for many, the same responsibilities. "What? You mean I have to work to support myself? I can't just sit back and left the government subsidize me?"

I will submit here and now that equality is a derivative of equity in the same way water rushing through a dam spins turbines that develop electricity.

We cannot create an environment of equality if some are denied access through no fault of their own. Think of the person born without use of his legs. Systems must be in place to allow him to enter the workforce in order to fully utilize his available skills in a meaningful, productive manner.

Ponder the predicament of the person attempting to recover from loss of sight. She is still able to think and reason. For her to have an equal chance to contribute to society, certain accommodations must be made to make things more equitable.

As with all life situations, there are opportunists who seek to thrive on the efforts of others. As a river meanders through the countryside creating smaller streams and ponds, so to does this desire to manipulate the worthy goal of providing an equitable environment.

One of those stagnant ponds promotes fraud and theft. There will always be some who figure out ways to game the system and belly up to the proverbial welfare trough. When people are used to preferential treatment, they rebel against being required to face equality.

To achieve genuine equality we must provide equitable avenues for those in need of help. Taken further in the true spirit of equality, we must also cut off the taxpayer-sponsored free ride for those fully capable and also fully unwilling to accept the concept of an honest days pay for an honest days work.

Why Is Equality Important?

Equality is important so every person can improve their quality of life. America's history however, finds a usurped method of promoting supposed equality that while appearing altruistic is actually a systematized method of keeping some citizens in bondage.

It is certain many facing this velvet glove bondage embrace the flawed notion of equality. Their personal responsibilities to work hard, to learn new skills and to support themselves have been replaced by a monthly stiped from tax dollars with no requirement to burden themselves with any responsibility for those personal efforts.

Billions of tax dollars have been appropriated on assistance that serves to ease the conscience of certain liberal minds. As long as those recipients don't show up in the gated neighborhoods of the promoters of this redistribution of wealth.

Why is equality important? Because the rules of equality allow every person the possibility to succeed, to prosper and to accumulate wealth. Whether that wealth is financial, spiritual, or philanthropic.

Not everyone starts in the same place This is where that understanding of equity vs equality is crucial as was detailed a few paragraphs previously. Do not confuse nor compare equity that allows for equality with lowering standards to allow for the free ride for able-bodied individuals.

It is the antithesis of equality to assume certain groups are incapable of existing on a level playing field so the rules need to be changed so they don't have to do the same things, overcome the same difficulties, and persist in the same manner as those who do succeed.

Dr. Martin Luther King eloquently stated, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” His vision was of equality. Equal treatment, equal opportunity, equal responsibility.

Quotas, weaker requirements, passing loans back on to the taxpayers, demands for compensation for past bad acts that didn't directly impact the demander are all residual effects of failure to understand and implement equality in it's purest form.

We leave people behind when we don't demand equality. We hold people back when we decide for them that they cannot possibly live up to requirements made of everyone else. We keep generations locked into dependence on government handouts when we don't demand equality.

Why is equality important? Because it allows every person to do everything legally and morally in their power to succeed. It is also important because it requires every person to do everything legally and morally within their power to succeed.

Written by T.O. Illustratio

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