(07-25-2024, 05:37 PM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(07-25-2024, 05:30 PM)mikesez Wrote: Right.  It makes sense when you think about schools but not when you think about jobs.  The problem is, the left often views work the way normal people view school. The left thinks of good jobs the way normal people think of admission slots in a good college.  In a very limited sense, some jobs should be making accomodations and trainings for workers who need it, but mandates for that kind of thing usually aren't called for.

I think the question is, how much do you want to make up for the fact that some people are born with advantages that other people don't have?  We all say we want equal opportunity, but does a poor man have the same opportunity that a rich man has?  Should we try to even the playing field?

Equity should be a minimum standard.  

We want everyone to have equitable living standards (fresh water, a roof over their heads, access to essential utilities etc).  It doesn't mean everyone has the same house.

Same with Mike's education example.  We should strive for equity (minimum language skills etc) but not hold back high achievers.  If that means spending more time to help some kids get to that minimum, then that should happen.

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