Level Playing Fields

There is no such thing in life as a level playing field.  We are unequal individuals competing for our

slice-of-life with other individuals who may have more, less, or similar advantages and disadvantages.

Even individuals with similar circumstances may still have different opportunities presented to them,

which creates an advantage for one and not the other.  Perhaps a person has golden opportunities early

in life, but not later.  When government attempts intervention in this leveling process, it becomes a subject for public scrutiny at all levels of society.  How might this supervision escape common

criticisms and gain more widespread public and private approval? Methodology is the key to

acceptance, when coupled with a keen awareness of perception and historical perspective.

Judicial intervention risks initial charges of unfair advantage followed by countermeasures

intended to thwart end results. Framing the case properly results in beneficial guidelines

for future leveling measures.  Ultimately, society rises and falls based upon our

progression towards our ideals of justice and equality.

Mark O. Skilbred