By Fyodor Kushnirsky  Originally published at The American Thinker In the current backlash against DEI, most criticism is focused on the "D" -- diversity -- which replaces the principle of meritocracy with racial criteria in hiring, admissions, and promotions. Notorious examples of implementation include police and fire departments lowering requirements for education and physical fitness, or aviation authorities adopting  biographical assessment in place of traditional skill-based hiring evaluations. The "E" -- equity -- is more complex. Equity has replaced the concept of equality, which progressive ideology in the U.S. deems discriminatory because of its emphasis on individual … [Read more...]