Somehow here in America we have developed the wrong definition of equality.

The true definition of equality means that we should all have an equal opportunity to live up to our highest potential with respect to our desires and abilities.

That does not mean that we will all be equal in stature, financial position, social position, etc.

It just means that we must be given an equal opportunity to achieve the level of success that we desire or are capable of achieving.

We are all born into different life situations with different life paths, for some living a life of simplicity instead of becoming a social or political achiever is all they desire. For them, striving for a successful career in politics or business would be unnatural and contrary to everything they were born to do.

Many think that it is the job of governments to make everything equal and lift up those who have not achieved the success that others believe they should.

The best the government can do is get out of the way, we as Americans are more than capable of charting our own course and deciding how we want to live, solve our own problems and pay off our karma. We really don’t need any help.

Our country was founded on the principles of self-sufficiency and strong individualism. They gave us a government where it is possible to design our life and improve or spoil it as we see fit.

As long as we don’t hurt anyone else, it’s none of their business.

Unfortunately, in today’s world, many Americans have come to believe that it is easier to let someone else run their lives than to do it for them. It is easier for someone else to decide how much money you can earn, to allow the government to provide health care, education, and many other necessities of life.

Letting someone else run your life gives you more time to have fun and enjoy a beer after work, while giving someone else the responsibility.

Then when something goes wrong, they have someone to blame.

Then they can say It’s not their fault, they had nothing to do with it.

What they forget is that when all their wants and needs are met by others or the government, then the government can take it all away in the blink of an eye, which they can and will do at some point.

We are all born equal, it is up to each and every one of us to determine the best path to follow, it is not the government’s responsibility or duty, being equal to others is impossible because we all have different talents, traits and desires. The government can’t control that.