UCal Opts Out of National Merit Scholarships

The University of California has decided to drop out of the National Merit Scholarship program because it doesn't produce the right mix of "diversity." (There is no mention of diversity of thought however; liberalism does just fine, thank you.)

Apparently, Cal requires students "to describe 'hardships' which they have overcome, thereby allowing ascription of merit to those facing, racism, homophobia, poverty, and whatever else strikes the fancy of the elitists anxious to feel good about themselves and their lack of prejudice."

As Charlie Brown says: "Uggh."