Stupidity in America?

I hear a lot of people talking about problems with education in America, with Americans being misinformed or stupid, etc. I have also heard many ideas to try and solve this problem. Some people say there should be more American History classes in school, some people advocate Voucher programs, and still some say we should just increase funding. Others say things are fine as they are. What do you think? Here's a video that should bring about some interesting discussion that I found on youtube. I hope you all enjoy it, and I'd like to hear what your reaction(s) are.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfRUMmTs0ZA&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eteamliquid%2Enet%2Fforum%2Fviewmessage%2Ephp%3Fcurrentpage%3D1%26topic%5Fid%3D58462

Please refrain from posting until you have at least seen the video.

>>36
And if you had any understanding of economics, you would understand why it doesn't make a difference. Let's say we close down public schools, spread out the money among the students (which I'm sure you'd object to anyways...), and intend for them to all go to good private schools. Guess what happens? MARKET FORCES! Good private schools raise their rates accordingly, because they can't handle the additional students. Mediocre private schools, even worse than the public schools, spring up eager to take those several thousands of dollars.

Short version: vouchers help no-one who can't already afford private school.


>>37
Protip: GW Bush majored in History.