[Just_Smith]

Difference and equality are not mutually exclusive concepts, because "equality" is based on what you're measuring. A chicken sandwich and a burger are "different" but "equal" in value. Two markets in the company I work for may be geographically and demographically "different", but they could be "equal" in their revenue.

The only way two people who are "different" would not be equal would be if you're measuring specific traits alone, and not the holistic value of the person. Which, for me, raises the question of what traits you think are "better" than others.

Do I even want to know?