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**BuyCheapest** · 12-24-2005, 08:00 AM

Quote[/b] ]Everyone has an opportuinty, but I just think they should have an "equal" opportuinty.

Do not confuse the term "equal opportunity" with "equal outcome." Just because individuals are afforded the same opportunities, that does not quarantee that they will enjoy the same results.

Quote[/b] ]Example: Suppose I take two girls of the same race, age, height, wieght, etc. Now, suppose I give these two girls the same training, the same shoes and equipment, and then ask them to race each other in the 100 meter dash. Does my equal treatment of these two girls guarantee that they will both cross the finish line at the exact same time?

12-24-2005, 08:00 AM	#2
BuyCheapest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 625 Senior Member	Quote[/b] ]Everyone has an opportuinty, but I just think they should have an "equal" opportuinty. Do not confuse the term "equal opportunity" with "equal outcome." Just because individuals are afforded the same opportunities, that does not quarantee that they will enjoy the same results. Quote[/b] ]Example: Suppose I take two girls of the same race, age, height, wieght, etc. Now, suppose I give these two girls the same training, the same shoes and equipment, and then ask them to race each other in the 100 meter dash. Does my equal treatment of these two girls guarantee that they will both cross the finish line at the exact same time?
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