Are we for equality of opportunity or equality of outcome? The former is capitalism at its finest, the latter is socialism at its most ?

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destructive. America is NOT a socialist nation. Yet but these maniacs infesting our Capital are not finished yet. Just wait, the man who worked harder, invested his earnings in a factory will be forced to beg forgiveness for his sin of success.

Zirp · Answer

Nobody, not even actual communists, advocates equality of outcome.

People who are born in wealth and those born in poverty definitely do not have the same opportunities in Capitalism

? · Answer

Equality of outcome and equality of opportunity are the same thing. If I don't have your work ethic or your intelligence or your attitude towards saving then I don't really have your opportunities. We should aim for the greatest good for the greatest number, irrespective of whether that happens to be equal good for each of them: 4 + 9 is better than 5 + 5.
It's important that I say 'good' not money because of reducing marginal utility.

Mike L · Answer

Remember that we're not socialist next time you need a police officer, government services, a teacher, or a fireman.

Anonymous · Answer

Capitalism isn't equality of opportunity, or equality of outcome. It only appears meritocratic and equal to those at the top.

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Are we for equality of opportunity or equality of outcome? The former is capitalism at its finest, the latter is socialism at its most ?

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