All people are not created equal but inequal on nearly every conceivable metric ~and this should have no bearing on one's treatment of others. We should be empowering to greatness the worthy, no matter their race and gender, with diversity a wonder we are thankful for. Were I to grasp the intended meaning of 'equal', I would state it as the right to power over one's own destiny and ability to enact change on the scales required. And my observation of this moral intent is that it has failed. It is the boardmember of the multinational company, the lobbying group, and those willing to do anything for the shareholders who disproportionately hold power in this realm of intended equality.
You will be excused when i say so. Ok you are excused now. Cheers mate.