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Equality
I want to touch a little bit on equality. Yes, I know the subject has been beaten to death in every publication and news program across the country, but I feel it needs to be hit just one more time.
Webster defines equality as “State of being equal: rights, treatment, quantity, or value equal to all others in a specific group; full equality under the law.”
Now that’s a reasonable definition. To be equal. To be treated equally. To enjoy full equality under the law. But are we? Are we, even today, applying the law and rights equally to all?
I say no, and here are some reasons why.
I attended a craft fair the other day and a company who provides gyms and workouts for women were there. I asked the representative about membership. She told me, in no uncertain terms, that it was for “women only.”
What do you think would happen if I opened a gym for men only? Publically limited the membership to men and specifically restricted women from joining. I truly believe that before the grand opening, I would be sued in multiple federal courts for denying someone their equal rights. And rightfully so.
Realistically, I have no desire to join a women’s only gym, and my initial inquiry was for my wife, who was interested in some brochures regarding their programs. But, the immediate presumption of the representative that I should be on notice that men aren’t allowed is curious to say the least.
I am and always shall be a true believer in equal rights for all. There should be no limitations for anyone from doing anything that anyone else can or wants to do.
But can we?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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You raise an interesting point. But I feel like playing devil's advocate. Just because I have children.
ReplyDeleteDo you really want to be equal with everyone? Imagine having the same car, the same house, the same food, the same clothes as everybody.
I'm thinking as a parent with three girls, ages 3, 5, and almost 7. One likes peanut butter sandwiches, one likes jelly sandwiches, and one will eat anything. To be fair and equal, all should get the same sandwich. But that seems ridiculous. Why be fair? Why not be unique?
An all women's gym is designed to meet the needs of women (like privacy from the prying eyes of men). An all men's gym would be designed to meet the needs of whatever it is men need. There's nothing wrong with that.
That's just it... men don't need anything but women.
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