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.

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Nobody is talking about closing down all public schools.  If the student decides to go to a public school, he can just as he would otherwise.  If the student decides he'd rather go to a private school, he can choose that option as well.  Also, even if prices DID rise, the nature of market forces and capitalism would lead schools - private schools to expand their operations and educational resources, and the prices would then subsequently fall.  The price wouldn't just stay high, and the competition that would follow would force schools to compete, cut costs, and increase quality, just like other businesses in capitalism do.