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RE: Liberty vs. Equality

in #politics7 years ago (edited)

Great Article.

Although I am British I do take a keen look on all politics across the globe.

I don't think we can have equality whilst we still call Obama "The First Black President" Why make a point of listing a persons race if it of no importance and we are equal?

Why have the Asian Power List? Shouldn't it just be The Power List?

The problem then lies if we don't appreciate and shout out the differences that define us then aspects such as oppression of a certain race or religion because we have no markers on things such as housing for particular groups. How would be know if we are being biased?

As far as Liberty is concerned I think we are free in some regards however far from in others. How can we be liberated beings, yet stopped from entering countries due to boarders? So we are free as-long as stay within the confines of our homes and a few places we are deemed "Acceptable Citizens".

I don't think we can have true liberty or equality until as a Whole World we stop looking at other humans as sub human and that we are equal.

Over here in the UK and across the world, there seems to be a mentality that because we had an empire and built what we have on it, that the peoples who were left destitute by our success are not welcome to share it.

In all the Wars and conquering of other countries we have had over the years, we never expected that technology such as the internet and phones would allow them to see what we created from their loss.

I always feel like we are sat here in our Ivory Towers, with all the peoples whose countries aren't as well developed for various reasons including the British Empire etc and think why can't we have that? Why are those people entitled to a nice house, a warm bed and supermarkets while we struggle.

Simple Answer- One Race- The Human Race.

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Haha @pumpkinsandcats (great name btw) there is so much to unpack in this and thank you for the comment. Overall I do agree that racial distinction is part of the problem in discourse. On one hand, it can be a very empowering tool, for example black communities to champion a black president. On the other, it definitely outlines a distinction that disenfranchises others and creates friction. Oddly, few people ever talk about how Obama is actually 'half black'.

@hansikhouse Thank You = D I couldn't agree more. It's a great article with some real thought provoking aspects. Thoroughly enjoyed reading and replying!

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