[Harry Rex Vonner]

In this age, it is difficult to argue that anyone, and I mean anyone, does not have an equal right to pursue happiness. That is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and it exists in law.

On the other hand, there is not any guarantee of equal starting point or equal result. None of us is naive enough to believe that all have an equal shot at property accumulation. One who was born into a situation of poverty does not have the same road to accumulation and acceptance as the road of a Kennedy or Rockefeller. That goes without saying.

Still, there is nothing a free society can do to correct this accident of birth. That is how it goes. As I said in a post some months ago, I would love to be pitching for a major league team. However, I was not born with a 95 mph fastball or the physical attributes to develop a 95 mph fastball. That is just a fact of life.

The U.S. Constitution and the laws and interpretations that legitimately flow from it provide equal opportunity for all- regardless of starting place or skin color. That is all it should do. But, that should be it. There should not be laws creating special crutches and favors for select groups. Regardless of "noble' intent, such laws are clearly unconstitutional. Social pressures shouldn't alter the outcome.