The fact is that the United States has a two-class structure; college grads and others. While it's not impossible to cross the lines, it is difficult. I dislike the way colleges are run, and the private ones charge far more than they should and deliver less than they should. I learned more in college by hanging around with the different students than I did hitting the books. When I graduated, I had no idea what I wanted to do, so I went into the military. My degree qualified me for a commission, and led the way to a career. College is more of an endurance contest than an educational process. If you are willing to pay and to put up with the BS, you'll get your degree. That's a lot different than saying you'll get an education.

My vision of a good presidential candidate is a person with ordinary intelligence but great respect and love for our Constitution. --------------------------------------- While I appreciate good grammar, I am more interested in finding a good president. Professor Williams is precisely on target! We need someone with a clear vision of what America should be, and then with the ability to motivate us in the accomplishment of that vision. Liberal academicians have a "Disney World" view, hoping for shared happiness without considering human nature. Conservatives know that people respond to reward (money, recognition) with a willingness to work for it...unless someone will just give you money, food and shelter--in which case the incentive...