No problem at high school

Re “Diversity program at Beverly Hills High enrolls mostly Asians,” April 2

Only in the world of The Times could a school program that attracts smart, well-rounded students be a problem. The goal of the public schools system should be education, not some politically correct balancing of color.

Before we called them “diversity” and “affirmative action,” we called these types of programs “equal opportunity” -- which is all the government and society can and should provide. Asians are getting no special treatment here, as the applications to the Beverly Hills High School program do not contain racial information. All have the opportunity to apply, but some cultures value education more than others. Perhaps The Times should consider keeping its editorial and social engineering opinions on the editorial page.

JOHN LIET

Newport Beach