So if I'm REALLY good at software development, and its obvious to everyone in my work group that I am MUCH better at what I'm doing than anyone around me, in fact I'm able to do the same amount of work that 2 or even 3 people do, there is reason to hate me?
That's not "kissing ass" by doing that. Its simply being better at what your doing.
Now, if you mean "looking like I am better" while not actually being better, I can see your point.
You should be happy for the over achievers at UPS IMO. They are the ones that help cancel out all the UNDER-achievers to make the work groups end up average.