What does "equality" mean in a free market.

[eliza61nyc]

I don't think this is political but mods please move if you do...
Anyhoo, I was just reading a post on a new upcharge event and one statement that interested me was how people who purchase the VIP tour get perks that Joe regular does not.
Now I totally understand the old heads argument that a lot of stuff use to be "included " and now is not (ie free parking at the resort for guest).
Now truthfully I don't have a big problem with that program, lol you shell out 10k yeah I think you should get the first crack at the rides, but as long everyone has the opportunity to purchase a vip ticket, I can understand those in the club getting perks.
Does upcharges mean a better experience?
If you buy first class seats on a flight and you get to board first is that inherently classism?

 

[bUU]

Yes, first class passengers boarding first is classism. Should we have a society devoid of any classism? That's a political question.

Does upcharges mean a better experience? It does. Should there be better experiences for a few for an upcharge? That's a political question.

 

[Goofyernmost]

To be clear, my objection to extra fees for parking at your resort has nothing to do with an general upset over parking fee's. It has to do with a place that has already robbed people blind just for overnight fee's in the room to twist a little deeper into your wallet. That isn't capitalism that is extortion. Lower nightly charges can justify a parking fee (barely), but, Disney has a licence to steal.

Now back to your question, it is equality in that everyone willing to pay can partake of the up-charges. Inequality would be that you drove in with a Rolls Royce dripping in money so they let you do the up-charges without charging. If everyone were rich we would all be poor people with a lot of cash. A loaf of bread would cost $1,000.00. Equality means that there is equal access to every possibility regardless of your gender, religion or social status. Money is a secondary requirement. If you had millions and they wouldn't let you do something because they didn't want your kind around is inequality.

 

[donaldtoo]