Reply #17: I don't understand why such a large portion

[Bassic]

of the U.S. refuses to acknowledge anything that even remotely resembling a real education.

I mean, talk about shooting yourself in the foot. The perpatuation and encouragement of ignorance jut can't be good for a country overall. I think this, more than anything else, will eventually cause America's downfall as a world super-power.

Moreover, that downfall is inevitable in the long run. This ignorance crap-fest however, will severely hinder the country's ability to adapt and limit the damage. I hope there are enough educated people then to compensate.