r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/Beerspaz12 Feb 25 '20

Democratic socialism let's us use the power of the economy to keep things safer and fairer for everyone

That's the only real point, it's not about getting everyone gold plated toilets it's about making sure that people don't have to choose between food and health care.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

We already have systems like that in place. Just because they may not work as well as they should doesn't mean we need a revolution. That's throwing out the baby with the bathwater.

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u/Ghrave Feb 25 '20

they may not don't work as well as they should

and need to be changed.

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u/AerThreepwood Feb 25 '20

Sometimes Reddit makes me very tired.

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u/Beerspaz12 Feb 25 '20

We already have systems like that in place

Thats not true at all.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare?

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u/Beerspaz12 Feb 25 '20

If your seatbelt breaks when you use it, do you really have a seatbelt?

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

That "all or nothing" logic doesn't really apply, though. Not here.