This is a really interesting disscussion.

I think I can sum up my view by saying I would believe in equality if everyone was the same.

Consider some of the issues that have been legislated against, ageism, sexism.

I'm ageist, I think older people have greater experience, but they're not going to be working as long.

I'm definately sexist, I preference women in most situations, I was brought up to respect women in a very different way and for different reasons than my respect for other men.

Why? Mainly because men and women react differently to each other, different age groups react differently together etc.

Equality is a myth and in a practical sense I don't think it's very desirable.