That is because the gaps persist when controlling for income. The gaps actually increase the higher up the income scale you go! This happens in a democracy bec

That is because the gaps persist when controlling for income. The gaps actually increase the higher up the income scale you go! This happens in a democracy because whilst a tiny minority of people care about principles, most people care about power. AA empowered the right people so happened. It's a mistake to try to understand its justification from a first principles approach.