redravin40

I think education and the development of a strong working class keeps a country and society strong.
Any place that has depended largely on slavery for its manpower and skilled labor has collapsed.
Cultures that have encouraged learning at every level are more likely to be aware of oncoming problems and be able to adapt to deal with them.
Racism, bigotry and environmental destruction come from people who are unaware and unwilling to change.
By rewarding its working class a country builds a strong base. England is a good example. When it became too dependant on its colonies for manpower and funding it lost power with each colony that split away.
The future of America depends on a broad, well-educated working class.
Without it we will crumble like every empire before us.