...has always been that those who survive the competition will be, by definition, superior. So what does this hyper-competent elite do once it arrives at a position of power? It makes sure its kids go to the best schools, have the most careful upbringing, and the best possible education, both academic and in general life experience. Why, because they've earned it, so their kids obviously deserve it.

And when their parents die, they inherit the family diamond mine, and (if they had their way) pay no taxes on it.

Sure, getting all the breaks up front doesn't guarantee you'll come out on top at the end, and starting out in the hole doesn't mean you can't claw your way out of it with sheer grit and determination. But a head start is a head start, isn't it? Statistically, its better that daddy had good genes than you do.

In the real world, cream rises until it sours.