Not necessarily!

Inequality due to injustice is a problem (because injustice is a problem).
Inequality that results in lack of social mobility is a problem (because lack of social mobility is a problem).

Inequality is not a problem, in itself. https://twitter.com/hughmcmark/status/1351908563959083009

I think this is where I part ways most clearly with fellow progressives. I am *strongly* motivated to help eradicate poverty, and eliminate barriers to access for lower income families.

But the mere fact that income inequality exists is not problematic to me.

Indeed, in a *perfectly meritocratic system*, we would see quite a bit of inequality because we do not all have the same capacities.

I am in favor of making the system more just, to reflect better those inherent capacities (but with a welfare floor that prevents poverty).

Also: although the meritocratic system can be fair (ie it fairly generates outcomes based on capacity), the fact of inherent capacity is obviously not fair.

Some people think this means meritocracy is inherently unfair. I think that may be true, but it’s worth pursuing anyway. https://twitter.com/sarahthehaider/status/1323087029983453186