As we all know, there’s distinct gender inequity in the modern economy. Too few women are in high-paying jobs, and this is the result of misogyny, patriarchy, capitalism, and/or The Man. That there might just possibly be a difference or two in a sexually dimorphic species is one of these things we’re not allowed to mention these days.

Thus the feds, in the guise of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, are to investigate Uber concerning “alleged gender discrimination on issues such as pay.” Or possibly worse: “related to hiring practices, pay disparity and other matters as they relate to gender.” It’s possible to have different views on this. This may be the well-deserved rooting out of that misogyny, patriarchy, and capitalism — Or it’s just another sacrificial lamb to society’s current infatuation. Your choice, obviously.