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There is a strong tendency in the political debate in Sweden to dress nearly all issues in the terms of “equality”, Hans Bergström notices in this essay from 1982. The constant use of the theme of “fair distribution” is often motivated more by political convenience than facts. Issues most important for equality are mostly others than what the left likes to bring up: jobs from a growing economy, a demanding school, improved old age care for all. “Equality” should not mean that all public services are the same, nor should it be the only goal for society or be described as the same as “fairness” or “justice”.