Indeed. And someone born to two hillybilly parents in rural West Virginia or someone born to a single, black parent in a gang infested inner city slum will have an even harder time than Obama. The farther down you are on the ladder, the more rungs you need to climb to reach the top. That's not to say it can't be done. It's just far harder. You need be smarter, work harder and get a little lucky along the way. Paris Hilton only needed to be born and Viola! She's rich and "successful". Not sure how this is controversial.