[thomasahle]

> So why can't it voluntary via donations to universities?

You could say that about any tax founded expense?

[witty_username]

For some things like courts and police it's required to stop violence and fraud; i.e. to maintain the rules of the game.

But, yes, I am in favor of a small, limited government.

[odbol_]

Education is perhaps more important for preventing crime and violence than police and courts are. Remember, police and courts just deal with the crime; they don't prevent it like having a proper education and employment does.