I agree with you on the goal of education. But whats the goal of government education subsidies?

theahura 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

> whats the goal of government education subsidies

a more educated populace is a public and civic good on its own terms. Public funding for education is maybe partially for economic returns, but is mostly because education is a necessary part of a functioning democracy and a necessary part of living a good fulfilling life

	▲	anon291 6 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Shifting the goalposts. For most of american history a high school education was considered sufficient to be part of a functioning democracy. If a music education (or whatever) is required to be part of democracy, then everyone should have it.
	▲	tbrownaw 6 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		So have community things where people give free lectures at the local library or whatever.

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stevenalowe 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

To help people get the education that they want. Not pick winners/losers.

	▲	anon291 6 hours ago \| parent [-]
		They're not picking. They're rewarding.