[modernshoggoth]

Easy on the pitchforks, man.

Maybe it's because I'm Australian and have got used to the free ride of healthcare and education, but I'd gladly take a minor tax increase if it means a significant portion of the population gets into an entirely new career quicker, instead of remaining unemployed and being MORE of a strain on the economy.

Career is a strong word, though. The sorts of people we're talking about usually have no other option, and education can change that.