“But may keep them from contributing to a democratic society”., no, may keep them contributing to a free society, as our founders envisioned.
Exactly. “Democracy” is just a positive-sounding word for giving stupid people power over smart people (because there are more of them and we for some reason let them vote), or for letting the politically correct dictate to the normals.
my thoughts exactly.
When my kids were pulled from the public indoctrination station, their behavior, attitude and entire disposition changed for the better. They don't like that.