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by johnnyanmac 591 days ago
> “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” - Anatole France

Too many focus on equal outcome instead of equal opportuniy.

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That quote is one that calls attention to the limits of things that seem like they would lead to "equal opportunity." Maybe it's illegal for a rich person to sleep under a bridge, but then again, why would they want or need to?

A rule applying across the board to everyone doesn't really imply that it provides equal opportunity.

Yeah, you're right. I got my sentence completely backwards. Apologies (way too late to edit).

Equal opportunity, not equal outcome.