[violetgorman]

globalwoman is indeed wise. I am a strong proponent of equal opportuinty. Whether and to what extent one avails oneself of one's opportunities is where the differences manifest. Do I think it is fair to introduce biases into systems that deprive others of equal opportunity? No, I do not. Do I think everyone has value? Yes, I do. Do I think everyone has the same ability? No, I do not. Do I think that is okay? Yes, I do.

I value differences. My wife is Thai and a Buddhist. I am an American and a Christian. We do not "should" on each other. That is to say, I do not tell her she "should" become a Christian, and she does not tell me that I "should" become a Buddhist. I do not tell her that she "should" eat food farang, and she does not tell me that I "should" eat food Thai. I do not tell her she "should" get a tan, and she does not tell me that I should stay out of the sun. As they say in Thailand, "up to you."