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One economics blogger whom I read frequently had the following question: why do we care about economic inequality but we don't care about inequality of things like sports ability, physical attractiveness, or height. Each of those can seriously affect a person's sense of self and well-being. For instance, I was always the kid picked last when teams got chosen up. It wasn't fun at all. Jocks tend to attract the most attention. Why isn't that something people get incensed about? Basic athletic ability isn't earned, it's something you're born with. Isn't this an unfair inequality? Why do we tolerate it? Or physical appearance - that one really is unearned.
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