I have differing views on this, yet in the end i feel we agree. while I do like the idea of making everyone equally as important, I also realize it isnt possible to do in every sense. however i think it's worthy to strive for.
I want the better surgeon of course. yet, can i afford them? keep in mind that doctors make mistakes too, even the best. while we should have a qualified president, i kinda would rather have an ethical and honest one that's a bit of a dunderhead and isnt obsessed by proving themselves.
excellence has its pitfalls. smart successful people tend to be arrogant and blind to their faults. imho they tend to get the entitlement mindset, where everyone else isnt quite as deserving. power corrupts and begets greed. so how is this elitism doing us any favors?
There are some people who just naturally strive to be better. I think the important question is WHY? is it some innate gift? better genes? or is the difference parenting and opportunity? while we should not treat everyone equally, we should strive to give everyone the opportunity to be the best they can be. at the same time we shouldnt be turning a blind eye to people who use power to their own ends.
what we agree on: education (and opportunity) is key.
Very well said Torico... I think we are trying to get to the same destination, just through differents logics