> Those in power are the phony overly politically-correct types. Sure, but the guys described in the article are much more likely to have brushed the concerns

> Those in power are the phony overly politically-correct types. Sure, but the guys described in the article are much more likely to have brushed the concerns of anyone but their own upper-class, Ivy League set under the carpet. No one is saying racism (or any other kind of disparity) is done -- as you said, it is very much alive underneath the surface, and often in a hypocritical manner; but there is basic equality under law, and policies like the one you described can be openly criticised.