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A Response to Starving the Future (NY Times)

In response to an article on the growth of China and India regarding education : The debate is often framed as a business choice; it is a quality of life and equality choice.  Many of the choices for a better America are obvious, but the people making the decisions are often the same people that benefit from the 'broken' system: Reduce inequality (taxation, change laws that favor the powerful and wealthy) Increase education, making it independent of financing Provide nationalized healthcare Rein in the healthcare industry Rein in corporate power over government and politics Reducing inequality goes a long way. Often, suggested solutions for problems are merely band-aids, since the underlying problem is often a matter of resources. Lower inequality means: Better health, reduced obesity Less crime, less violence Better educational outcomes Better economic performance for all, not just a few Correlation is not causation, but working toward a better life for