Agree. It's actually written in the Constitution....to provide for the common defence. I keep reading it but can't find the word "education" anywhere.
Aaaahhhh, look deeper, Grasshopper. That would be under 'general welfare'. You know, the part where the founder's intended citizens to obtain a free ride at the behest of forcefully depleting taxpayers of their income. It sits right along side the original description and layout from the founders for prescription plans and social security, dontcha know.