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You can have a non-discriminatory government or non-discriminatory organization, but all it takes is one person in power to totally undermine the good intentions of the "collective of individuals". I remember reading Jack Welsh's book (former CEO of GE), he talked about at one stage in his career he hired sales people who fit "the mold", young, slick looking, white guys. At the time it was not GE's policy to discriminate based on sex, race and age, but he did it (he eventually recognized that what he was doing was not in the best interest of his comapny). In-spite of laws, regulations, company policy, etc., individuals discriminate regularly. Luckly, today there are enough people like you and me who are willing to give people opportunity based on ability.