Do not think ‘equality’ exists anywhere

Some rights are free, while others are up to the individual, writes Midrand Mike.

Sibusiso Mkwanazi, you miss the point entirely, although for whatever reason, I will not dig into. By doing so, I, too, would be missing the point. It seems you would prefer those able to afford the infrastructure, t0 not only have power throughout load shedding but to simply allow any excess power they produce to go unused.

That’s what happens in the rest of the ANC-messed up country.

Is it preferable for those without solar to sit without power to be able to purchase electricity during the periods when the government they voted for are unable to supply it? Or do you prefer those able to supply their own power to rather go without power themselves, in some misguided “show of solidarity”?

What about the businesses which, at great expense, provide their own power in order to operate during load shedding? Should they rather choose not do so and rather lay off those have-nots fortunate enough to have jobs and purchase electricity when the government they vote for is actually able to supply it?

You are misguided or easily misled if you believe that “equality” actually exists anywhere (it does not) or is a “right”.

Even in the days of our ancestral early mankind, there was no equality. Some were bigger, faster stronger. Some were better hunters. Some were more able to find ways to improve their lifestyles. Of those not so gifted, some were able to learn from and emulate the haves, some were not.

Democracy does not mean equality in what you own, it means equality in certain rights. Some rights – voting, for example – are free, while others, such as affording a car, a house, or even solar power, are up to the individuals to provide for themselves.