Since private and publick Vices, are in Reality, though not always apparently, so nearly connected, of how much Importance, how necessary is it, that the utmost Pains be taken by the Publick, to have the Principles of Virtue early inculcated on the Minds even of children, and the moral Sense kept alive, and that the wise institutions of our Ancestors for these great Purposes be encouraged by the Government. For no people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders.
Samuel Adams
On the serious side, the socialists use this to their advantage. They know that if they have unfettered access to the minds of our children, they will control the country in two generations - I hate to say, but they are getting close.
this probably the single most important reason to reclaim the education system.
If Rudy or Hilliary become President, I'm afraid any hope of that is lost.