Does the first generation have any responsibility to uphold the images of the group as they seek economic and social parity?

We are not seeking parity with China; we don't have the resources, and we don't have the will.

As a former teacher, he sought parity in schools for religions and humanism, seeking to have both described neutrally rather than propagated.

Professional football seeks parity through sharing network revenue and certain tilts of the schedule.

A group of investors led by venture capitalists from Chicago is seeking parity through the creation of an alternative radio network that tilts left.

Soviet aid has so far sustained Mr. Assad's ambition of seeking military parity with Israel.

On the latter, he said he would seek parity with the Russians through troop reductions rather than having the two powers build up to equal numbers.

The county, Mr. O'Rourke said, is seeking parity with other counties.

So what happens when Camacho seeks parity and raises the ante in the process?

Before agreeing to any concessions, the United mechanics are seeking at least parity with fellow United employees.