Who REALLY thinks that everyone in the U.S is treated equal? Who doesnt?
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We are definately NOT treated equal. And it it goes far beyond race or religion. Everyone has predujices, and their own agenda's, even judges and police.\n\nI lived in the rural South amongst the "Good'ol boys". But I'm from California. So if I was in a car accident or anything similar where I could be blamed and the "Good'ol boy" go free, I would be the one charged. The reality of it SUCKS!\n\nNothings fair anywhere, that's why we all have to fight for our rights every single day! If we don't, likely we'll elect a president that steps all over them, (Oh! we did that already) along with others that can get away with it for their own personal gain.
983305
LOL. Christians are the privileged ones in the United States. \n\nThey'd get a rude awakening if they were treated fairly.
469713
i think all PEOPLE should be treat the same, it should not matter if you white black pink green fat thin man or women we are all equal and thats that.
41227
It is true we r all created equal but many ppl seem not 2 care.\nRacism has been around since the begining of time. We can't help that; but in a sense "people" don't learn til it happens to them.\nI knew a girl who said nasty things bout me because of where i lived. a few days after the same was said to her cause of her skin colour. Only then did she learn.\n\nIf America is know as the land of the free, why r ppl still "enslaved"!\n\nWe must 'do onto others as we would have them do onto us'.
410689
I personally accept people as they are. Nobody is the same. I don't think normal can be accurately defined for everyone since everyone has different views, beliefs, and ways of life.
1104859
Equality. If all people are equal, then there would be nothing to fight about.
69826
It is a fact.  All Americans have the same opportunity as the next.  The sad thing about it is that our society and culture has digressed to the point to where many people just feel that this should just be given to them, that they automatically deserve it and all they do is complain that they do not have as much as the next person, when truly they haven't searched nor worked at accomplishing the "American Dream"
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I think us Americans are described as "ugly Americans" because many (but not all) of us assume that our nation is superior to all others and that our culture should be imposed on others' wherever we go.  This is just stupid.  To my knowledge, there is no other nation that is so self-righteous.  President Bush has no right to turn Iraq into a democracy.  Only the Iraqi people have the right to decide this.  So many people say they are "proud to be an American", but I don't believe it is a thing deserving of pride anymore.  Yes, we have many freedoms that so many other countries don't have, but does that include the right to dictate policies to other nations?
1121586
As long as people and groups of people strive to be different and are recognized for differences, we will never be equal.  In essence, people cannot be different but equal.  Now, the question is, if we were to break down all differences in the name of equality so that we'd all be the same, would we still be human?
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First your description is really confusing, almost as if a lawyer wrote it. LOL.\n\nOK, what type of society?  I would hope that we would have a society that accepts everyone as equals regardless of sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual preference, gender presentation, etc.\n\nUnfortunately this is not so.  Many people, even in the US discriminate against one another for so many unjust reasons.  And there is no reason for it at all.  The quote, "Can't we all just get along" is so true as Dr. King's famous speech of "I Have a Dream."  The foundations of equality have been laid out on a piece of paper located in Washington DC, called the Declaration of Independence.  It is a crying shame that society cannot live by those immortal words.
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>>>If the United States is so perfect and so fair then why don't people have equal rights?? Gays should be able to marry!! <<<\n\nYou're so right!   Gays don't have equal rights because they can't marry each other!\n\nAnd while we're at it, how about it for all the pedophiles, bigamists, polygamists, incest committers, and those who are prone to bestiality -- because all of them are prohibited from marrying the objects of their sexual desires!\n\nThree cheers for the idea that "marriage rights" should encompass any and all sexual desires whatsoever!\n\nAnd to hell with the fact that 45 out of 50 states have laws specifically defining marriage as a man-woman union.   Who in the hell needs respect for the democratic process, anyway?
952252
Good question.\n\nI wish I could be more optimistic but I believe that we are a long way from believing that "all men are created equal".\n\nTerrorism, religious fanaticism, and illegal immigration have polarized race relations.
996125
I agree, it would be nice.  I suppose I am naive and think everyone should be held to the same standard.  It does send a bad message as now there is a pervasive attitude in America they 'everyone' thinks they should get away with everything.  It's not entrely because politicians getting away with stuff, but it doesn't help.  \n\nIt is a timely question.  If you read the Declaration of Independance you'll see how "all men are created equal" and "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."  So clearly they should not be held above us, should not be above the law and should be tried and convicted if found guilty.
409911
The EXACT same Impact it has had on the rest of the world. Why is it that certain people have this opinion that the USA is so different and USUALLY on a higher pedestal than the rest of the world. When there are NOT???
379971
EVERY ONE IS EQUAL!! Why do you all think that b/c you were born in the U.S. that you are better than people that weren't? What makes you more deserving of living in a free country????? What have you done? They have fought and struggled to be here. You just happened to be the child of two people that lived here. THAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU MORE DESERVING THAN ANYONE ELSE!!! Get over your self righteousness and try do something for the world instead of yourself!\n\nNot in my country? What kind of BS is that?
943802
I think that that is true in general, and i happen to know the bill of rights and what the number 2 at mcdonalds is. But yea, on average, most people take the USA for granted and dont even bother to learn what upholds our rights.
810905
I don't even think all people are equal. The beauty is we are all different, yet each has the opportunity to exist as a part of the whole sum. That is like asking if all dogmas, religions, politics or forms of economy are equal. There is no perfect system or even human form.\nLet this be understood. A portion is offered each.\nExist within mutually considerate orientation, or not, only then is your portion received.\nThis is not a matter of saying who it is, where it is or what or why it is. It is spread among, upon, within and throughout, equally and evenhandedly.\n\nEarth molecule and organism throughout requires humble reciprocation. Each component inter and co dependent.