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Fairness, Courage and Collective Progress

ByMOKOKCHUNG TIMES

Apr 5, 2025 #courage, #fairness, #society

A just and thriving society cannot exist without fairness at its core. Fairness is not about sameness – it is about opportunity, dignity, and justice for all, regardless of background or privilege. Yet, in our society today, fairness feels increasingly elusive. Those with influence continue to rise while those who toil honestly remain marginalized. The scale tilts not because of merit but because of power and proximity. This is not progress – it is backwardness masked in motion.

True progress begins when a society recognizes its blind spots and actively works to correct them. It demands courage – courage to speak truth to power, to question the status quo, and to dismantle systems that reward corruption while punishing integrity. It requires individuals and institutions alike to act not out of self-interest, but out of a deep commitment to the common good.
Courage is not always loud. Sometimes, it’s a teacher standing up for fairness in classrooms, a whistleblower refusing to stay silent, or a young person daring to dream in a system rigged against them. It is a community leader speaking out against injustice despite threats, or a parent working multiple jobs to give their children a better future without compromising their values. These quiet acts of bravery are the true building blocks of progress. They remind us that change is not only possible – it is inevitable when courage becomes contagious.

But courage alone is not enough. A society must be structured to reward fairness, not exploitation. Policies must protect the vulnerable, education must empower the marginalized, and justice must be accessible, not selective. Fairness is not an abstract idea; it is felt in whether a child has an equal chance to succeed, whether a worker earns a just wage, whether a citizen’s voice is truly heard.

Progress is not measured by skyscrapers or GDP – it is measured by the strength of our values and the dignity of our people. A fair society does not happen by accident; it is built – through courage, honesty, and a shared will to leave no one behind. If we seek real progress, fairness must be our foundation and courage our compass.

MT

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