Another issue here is that many are seeking a state of equality. Except for when chancellor said:
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Why does opportunity have to be equal?
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As i see it, striving for equality is an exercise in futility. Firstly, there would need to be a bar that is set as a point where no one should be below it. However even if all people were at or above this bar, there would still be people over, hence people would still complain. I highly doubt that there ever has been a state of equality any where, and there never will be. The situation i described though, would not come quickly and obviously is the beginning of a socialistic state. Which ideally would be an equal state but due to corruption and thirst for power, it is impossible and pointless. This is why, equality should not seen as an object of perfection.
Equal opportunity does not mean equality and should not be construed as so. America could be said to have a state of near equal opportunity. Things hold people back however as chancellor said, "because of such things as the willingness to apply oneself." Because many have apathy they may not take advantage of their opportunities. The only reason that someone would feel oppressed is because they oppress themselves.