We can’t say, “Sorry, I don’t make the rules,” and be done with it.

We can’t say, “It’s the fault of previous generations,” and then move on.

We can’t say, “Let’s just call it even,” if it’s not actually even.

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If we live or work in an unfair, unjust system — locally or globally, personally or publicly — the onus is upon us to do what we can to fix it … even if it’s just a small step in the right direction.

And if we happen to be (through some bit of dumb luck) on the side that benefits from an unfair system, then our job is not to enjoy the perks. Our job — our responsibility — is to work intentionally to right the wrongs.