But, I don't see inner city youth as having even Close to equal opportunity.
Too bad most of them lack the pioneer spirit and go see k opportunity. Why should they? They have been told how much society owes them. They are deserving, entitled, and waiting for the freebies.
Schooling, trade, learning, WITHOUT the social political strings attached, just plain old marketability of skills and the ability to exercise it....
As I said before, no one in this world, where we compete, gives a ratz arse, that Debbie has two Mommies......
Our schools have been utilized to do the job of parenting ( for many different reasons ) that won't yield sustainable education for the masses.
I told you of a true story by a high school superintendent, who told me they have to spend 10, 20, at times, 50% more on certain mandated programs, than on one, "normal" student.
And the real kicker is these kids lack any real capacity to learn, or use, or even a need, for this education....
But again, its to make things seem, FAIR......
Ain't no such thing, I am afraid, even if Oprah says otherwise or hopes for