Noble words and ambitions. However, the problem you run into is that we are not all equal. I know many people who are 'rich' some of them members of my family. They reached that status because of hard work and making fewer mistakes than others. I also know people who are less successful in life. Some of them are members of my family. They are in those situation mainly because of bad ongoing decisions on their part. I'm Latino and I have enjoyed success in life. My father held 3 jobs in his life. He was a farm worker, a soldier and a banker. He had his greatest success in the 1980's 30 years ago now. My wife is very successful much more than me.So, I guess I have a different reality than you in regards to "equality" or it may be that Im not willing to to wait around for the government to guarantee me success and a life free from the realities of the world.