Fairness is an increasingly discussed issue in U.S. society today. With growing inequality around the world, a discussion of what is fair is vital to understanding democracy and the kind of culture we want to have. In this critical examination of what constitutes ‘fairness, ‘ students learn the difference between ‘fair’ and ‘equal’ and that sometimes what is fair is not always equal for everyone. While it may be true that ‘life isn”t always fair, ‘ a more fair society makes for a healthier democracy.