Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN commentator known for his hot takes on sports and politics, sounded off on the idea that many Americans, including those in politics, expect equality of outcome rather than opportunity.
During an appearance on the PBD Podcast hosted by Patrick Bet-David, Smith called upon Americans to accept the fact that “people who produce more ultimately end up more successful than those who don’t.”
He went on to observe, “We just have too many people in this world, especially on Capitol Hill as well, that want to give this impression or want to literally go about the business of changing that and making things equal. The only thing that should be equal is opportunities. But what you receive from your level of production is on you.”
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