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I agree that a lot of financially well off (mostly) white people need to start being held to the same standard as our most vulnerable groups. Throw them in prison for life for minor drug offenses too! Opiod abuse? Straight to jail. /s.

Sarcasm aside, I agree it would be nice to be able to hold everyone to the same standards, but I'm not interested in ignoring how the history of our country has shaped our now. This country was designed with racism as a key feature, and that history does still impact people today.

I think what's bringing us backwards is the sense of entitlement that some people have. They can't stand to see someone else get help or raised up in status, especially if they're not satisfied with their own place. They see equality as a lowering of their own station, not helping someone else.