As it turns out, it is nearly impossible to quantify or achieve “equality of opportunity” given the different characteristics and origins of individuals; endless governmental tinkering is the result, and often to dire effect. Furthermore, seeking “equality of opportunity” through disparate treatment of individuals means violating the rights of some on behalf of others. But Disintegrationists maintain that all disparities result from societal injustice rather than human differences. This means that using Rawlsian logic, government intervention becomes never-ending, since as it turns out, there
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