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I thought I knew where I stood until....
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LWC Wrote:It can mean different things to different people. To me, it is the idea of creating an egalitarian society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. (Borrowed from Google but edited).

I do not believe in equal rights for people that choose to live contrary to natural standards. (Homosexual, transsexual, self-deformed, etc...) That person has chosen to change the naturalness of their life, so they are exempt from my definition of social justice.

I believe in the equality of OPPORTUNITY, not forced outcome. I believe that women, blacks, international-born (but citizens of USA), etc... deserve an equal opportunity to be hired for any job they are qualified for. However, not a forced outcome. Why should a company be forced to hire 1 black, 1 Asian, 1 female, etc... Why not just allow a business to hire who they feel is the best?

Also, for the poor. One of the most cherished and sought-after aspects of America for people outside the country is that it doesn't matter what your life situation is, you can rise out of it.

Does that help?

You sound like a compassionate conservative to me. Conservatives believe in an absolute duty to help those who cannot help themselves. However, that compassion does not extend to those who, although they are able-bodied, refuse to help themselves preferring to live off the rest of society. Conservatives have no duty to them.
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I thought I knew where I stood until.... - by LWC - 05-23-2012, 09:54 PM
I thought I knew where I stood until.... - by LWC - 05-23-2012, 11:06 PM
I thought I knew where I stood until.... - by LWC - 05-24-2012, 12:05 AM
I thought I knew where I stood until.... - by Truth - 05-24-2012, 11:09 AM

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