It&#x27;s a truth and a lie depending on how you want to interpret the meaning if meritocracy.<p>For many people it means, atomically, when you&#x27;re filling a position, you&#x27;re not just going thru the motions to get your buddy, mate, someone you owe a favor, your cousin, etc. in and not doing due diligence in finding someone capable of executing the position.  For many people merit does not equate to reversing historical injustices, but it does mean not being unjust during this process.  That&#x27;s to say you don&#x27;t disqualify people out of hand, just because.