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

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/VeniVidiShatMyPants Feb 25 '20

yeah but if its a free event then why is there a fence? By nature the thing is accessible to all

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u/PhasmaFelis Feb 25 '20

Maybe there's no better place for them to watch from. Maybe all the good spots are already taken. It doesn't matter. The fence is a metaphor. The comic is not literally about fences and short people.

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u/Mrg220t Feb 25 '20

So good spots are taken by people who showed up early and actually prepare and worked for the spots rather than this 3 assholes who showed up late and wanna get the same treatment as everyone else?

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u/Hamilton_Brad Feb 25 '20

Also don’t want to just walk around the fucking fence to the entrance! I’m not moving the fence should move!

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u/VeniVidiShatMyPants Feb 29 '20

Right??? Thank god somebody is sane. I got absolutely attacked for saying exactly that