The Uneducated American

New York Times by Paul Krugman | Oct. 9, 2009 (Opinion)

...in the years after World War II, America established a commanding position in higher education. But that was then. The rise of American education was, overwhelmingly, the rise of public education — and for the past 30 years our political scene has been dominated by the view that any and all government spending is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Full Story »

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 by Gary Clark - Dec. 23, 2009

Krugman takes an economic view of education as fulfilling the necessary units of obs, and thus of the nation. This view is valid, with negative effects on our nation. However, it does not speak to the need for broadly educated citizenry who can determine what policies are worthwhile.

Citizens who can analyze and synthesize concerning voting matters might help resolve some of the dysfunction in government, including the stampede to eliminate social programs such as education.

“One result, almost surely, will be lifetime damage to many students’ prospects — and a large, gratuitous waste of human potential.”

Those lacking opportunities for upward mobility are too often seen as burdens rather than a waste of potential skills and talent.

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