Ken's Comments

The headline from Democracy Now! calls it "Whitewashing of History."  The network formerly known as MSNBC had a headline saying President Trump is rewriting history.  CNN's headline says "Trump's 'chilling effect' is coming for museums..."  The Independent claims Trump is purging Smithsonian Exhibits, the sub-headline claims "White House said it would begin reviewing Smithsonian exhibitions to ensure they align with Trump's agenda." The reason for the reaction from the press is that Trump issued an Executive Order, on March 27, calling for essentially a review of the Smithsonian Institution.  The Executive Order said "Museums in our Nation's capital should be places where individuals go to learn - not be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history." Adding fuel to the fire, on August 19, President Trump posted on Truth Social a statement "The Smithsonian is OUT OF CON...

Equitable is derived from "Equity," which means "recognizing that people have different circumstances and providing them with the resources and support they need to have an equal chance of success."   Equity and Equitable are used a lot in today's political dialogue, mostly by progressives and liberals. I prefer "equality" over equity.  "Equality means providing the same resources and opportunities to everyone, regardless of differences or needs."   "Equality aims for equal opportunity, while equity aims for equal outcomes."  Achieving "equity" requires taking money from someone determined to have a better chance and giving that person's money to someone who needs more resources and support.  Some people definitely need help or a helping hand depending on their circumstances.  But building a true system of equity creates a number of questions. In the real world, who decides which person needs resources and who is the p...