Some differences matter and they should probably matter because they are directly related to potential ability and its development.
The problem is that we've moved so far from a real meritocratic system that we are NOT getting our highest potential kids into the programs and disciplines that need to weed everyone else out.
That's a problem for everyone, and it's a terrible waste of resources to boot. Kids who only LOOK that good because of what their parents have done shouldn't be sucking up seats and resources that high potential kids could use to escape poverty.
I don't think we want to take the nurture portion out of the equation either. Certainly without proper nurturing potential most often doesn't develop as it could, again, wasting potential.
There comes a point for a business or college where they're only willing to spend so much to develop potential when what is necessary for success is nearly developed or already is present with a shorter term investment. Is that fair to all? Of course not, did anyone promise fair at that point in life? Of course not. At a certain point in time a level playing field stops being a factor for business and college consideration at every check point.
I know I'm touching a nerve here and I apologize for that, however, I'm just saying what we all already know.
