Lizzie you misunderstand.

Everyone should be judged according to the same standards.

Everyone should be accountable to the same set of standards.

Everyone should be expected to adhere to the same standards.

Everyone has the right to be treated according to the same standards.


This is not a partisan point of view, it is an ideological point of view.


It applies to ... everyone.


The debate has reached a point where all contributors have the choice to declare whether they agree to the principle of equal standards for all or not.

Carol is clearly not saying any of the things above that you have asked.

Only you have thought of those things.