It's always cool to see all the interesting people that are on HN. I imagine without this platform, unless I went to CMU, I'd probably never get the chance to even ask you this question.

I agree with you that having some method to recognize those who have faced systemic obstacles and overcome them is extremely valuable, especially when considering how these things are pretty much impossible to quantify purely through something like GPA or test scores. What are your thoughts on affirmative action based on income rather than ethnicity in light of this?