Politicians, the Elite and Social Engineers, Part 1

In the history of the United States, our forefathers (and mothers) have established laws for equal rights.  These equal rights include, but are not limited to, the right to vote, employment, housing, etc.  I think it's time for another big step:  equal opportunity for education.  Of course, I would like to see equal access to all the resources this planet has to offer, but that's a utopia that will have to wait (first things first).

Capitalism has served the U.S. well.  The greatest and largest amount of inventions and performers have come from the U.S. due in large part to capitalism.  Now, while I know some of those great stories are from people that were born into poor families, I do believe the majority are due to people born in wealthy families.  Would Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have been so successful without having had access to excellent education?

I know people don't want to support "other people's kids," however, are they really other people's kids?  Or, are they everyone's kids?  Ever watch Idiocracy?  If we don't support ALL of our kids, I don't care how good your retirement account looks, we have a pretty dismal future!

Now, the question is, how do we pay for it?  Well, that's something I may discuss on another post.  The point is, support education any way you can.  If you don't have money, volunteer and vote!