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Joseph MacKinnon Yes, if equality is meant to be "equality before the law", whereby every citizen has the same natural rights recognized and secured by the government,…moreYes, if equality is meant to be "equality before the law", whereby every citizen has the same natural rights recognized and secured by the government, and although considered in the specific and on an individual basis, is treated without caprice or preference. But in terms of equality in the way of ability or outcome (the latter now regarded as 'equity'), then certainly not. Uniformity and conformity are dual enemies of liberty requiring, as Leddihn notes, a state to level mountains and fill valleys so that all one is left with are even plains. If you are better than me at basketball, that is an inequality, but not an injustice. If I work harder than my neighbor and secure more disposable income, that is an inequality, but also not an injustice. Various inequalities are necessary products of and means to diversity, which is itself laudable. Furthermore, where 'spiritual equality' is concerned, EKL is clear, both in L/E and in "The Timeless Christian" that there is no such thing once one has distinguished oneself with their first moral choice. (less)

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