What's more important, patriotism or equality?

[Ian_Stark]

Patriotism

Equality

[Lliam]

Equality is impossible. No two people are equal. Some are smarter or more talented than others.
We should definitely strive for equal opportunity and equal treatment under the law.

Since equality is impossible and actually undesirable, I'd say that patriotism is more important. But by patriotism, I mean defense of this country against enemies without and within who want to undermine American values, our Constitution and Bill of Rights.

[Anonymous]

equality outside of mathematics is just a social construct

[Ian_Stark]

So equality is an illusion?

[Opinion Owner]

yeah equality is an illusion

nobody thinks an unelected bureaucrat is equal to Donald Trump

nobody thinks the 15th man on the Lakers bench is equal to LeBron James

nobody thinks a basement dweller has an many sexual options as Leonardo DiCaprio

equality is often preached but rarely practiced because no one (outside of twins) are truly equal

we're all meant to be "equal" in the eyes of the law but humans aren't unbiased machines

had Luigi Mangione been less handsome and had he shot the CEO of Planned Parenthood instead in the exact same manner he did Brian Thompson, his verdict would be much different

[exitseven]

Equality. If a country does not have equality it does not matter if people are patriotic.

[loveyouoak]

Equality first, then patriotism. Patriotism cannot exist without equality.

[DrPepper12]

Define patriotism juxtaposed to nationalism. Then we'll talk.

[FreyaRed]

Pears and Apples.

[msc545]

Equality. Good luck finding that.

[seeyounexttuesday]

they're not mutually exclusive.