On Being Created Equal
Judy Ramsook
December 19, 2005
As far as being human and having the same biological functions go, it is suffice to say that, yes, we are created equal, but that is where equality for most of us ends. As the world continues to age and we progress through this winding road of life, there are a few things that will always separate many of us.
The first of those things is money. People who are fortunate enough to be born into wealth or obtain it the old fashioned way; by earning it, are indeed in their own little world.
Some of whom have never stepped into a public school, for since they belong to an elite group, their parents try to ensure that they remain on that path by enrolling them into private schools and the best colleges.
Furthermore, most individuals who belong to such an elite group do not even live in the same neighbourhoods where a person of a different income bracket might dwell.
They take up residence in wealthy districts with all the material possessions they want to enhance their state of bliss. Another thing that separates one person from another is outer, physical beauty.
One does not need to look too far to observe that this distinctly separates the girl/guy next door from the individual who looks as if he/she just stepped out of some type of modeling show.
Accompanying this look, are other physical attributes as well as a difference in height, weight, texture of one’s hair, eye colour; all which could make some one who does not possess most of those admirable traits look rather plain in comparison.
Say for example, some one is a bit shorter in height than the model type who came equipped with the blue eyes, fairer skin colour, and increased height, as opposed to the commonly seen brown one with dark hair.
If these two types were to walk into a crowded room one right after the other, more attention might be paid to the blue eyed taller individual than to the one with the familiar brown eyed, smaller frame.
Nevertheless, whenever I hear people talking about equality, I stop and think that it begins and ends with the humanity factor.
Apart from that, it’s the amount of money and stunning physical appearance one possesses are what separate him or her from his fellow citizen. Then there is the equality between the sexes, but that’s an entirely different matter.
The first of those things is money. People who are fortunate enough to be born into wealth or obtain it the old fashioned way; by earning it, are indeed in their own little world.
Some of whom have never stepped into a public school, for since they belong to an elite group, their parents try to ensure that they remain on that path by enrolling them into private schools and the best colleges.
Furthermore, most individuals who belong to such an elite group do not even live in the same neighbourhoods where a person of a different income bracket might dwell.
They take up residence in wealthy districts with all the material possessions they want to enhance their state of bliss. Another thing that separates one person from another is outer, physical beauty.
One does not need to look too far to observe that this distinctly separates the girl/guy next door from the individual who looks as if he/she just stepped out of some type of modeling show.
Accompanying this look, are other physical attributes as well as a difference in height, weight, texture of one’s hair, eye colour; all which could make some one who does not possess most of those admirable traits look rather plain in comparison.
Say for example, some one is a bit shorter in height than the model type who came equipped with the blue eyes, fairer skin colour, and increased height, as opposed to the commonly seen brown one with dark hair.
If these two types were to walk into a crowded room one right after the other, more attention might be paid to the blue eyed taller individual than to the one with the familiar brown eyed, smaller frame.
Nevertheless, whenever I hear people talking about equality, I stop and think that it begins and ends with the humanity factor.
Apart from that, it’s the amount of money and stunning physical appearance one possesses are what separate him or her from his fellow citizen. Then there is the equality between the sexes, but that’s an entirely different matter.
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