> the hope is that by putting a finger on the scale in favor of equality of opportunity, eventually society (after several generations of induced equity) will a

> the hope is that by putting a finger on the scale in favor of equality of opportunity, eventually society (after several generations of induced equity) will actually become equitable Admirable principle, are you actually consistent with it? For instance, tall people get paid more (six inches = extra $4,734! [1]) and obese people less [2]. If it turns out that the combined adverse effect of being short and overweight is larger than that of being female, are you prepared to make affirmative action in favor of short, overweight people your top priority? > to suggest that this is not a worthwhile goal essentially means that you think the status quo is fine because it affords you certain advantages that you did nothing to achieve What if you think it's not worth your while because it's being promoted through ineffective, destructive methods? [1] http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200310/tall-people-get-paid-more http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200310/tall-people-g... [2] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8337512.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8337512.stm