responding to your first paragraph...


my problem with this is that for this theory to be 'fair' everyone would need to be starting with the same access, resources, and opportunities

it ignores the effects of history and current imbalances...once the table has been titled, and it has been, those on the 'downside' are already disadvantaged regardless of their innovation, talent, and work...this doesn't make it impossible to make it over to the 'upside', but as a whole there are limiting factors built into the equation from jump.