tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790809561264810693.post202247674697200367..comments2023-11-07T06:56:59.563-05:00Comments on Ann Arbor Schools Musings: Meditations on Fairness and EquityRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10531344380743742801noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790809561264810693.post-8408493330883087162010-02-27T20:43:32.506-05:002010-02-27T20:43:32.506-05:00You are mistakenly comparing the word 'fair...You are mistakenly comparing the word 'fair' with the word 'equitable'... which by definition is the same thing, and revolves around what is 'just'. <br /><br />What I believe you are alluding to is the comparison of 'equality' (where allocating money or resources is "presumed" to be equal and therefore 'fair'), to the deeper concept of 'equity'. <br /><br />Equity demands consideration of conditions beyond what is superficial. It is 'equality with considerations for fairness'.<br /><br />Attempting to undermine the true meaning of "equitable" as something that is "unfair", can only serve to distort intelligent human thought around important issues for the betterment of all, not just some.Diannanoreply@blogger.com