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ChuckMcM · 2012-09-24 · Original thread
Fair point, it is part of the socialist and communist doctrine.

There is an interesting 'post period benefit capture' issue that comes up. Lets say you're a young rebel and fritter away your youth rebelling rather than learning. Sadly in the US a lot of these folks end up either in the criminal justice system or on the marginalized edge of society. There are some great programs run by ex-gang members in LA [1] that tries to give people the skills they need, after they realize they need them, which may be much later than when the 'system' would normally provide. Adults going back for a GED and then on to college for additional skills.

[1] http://www.amazon.com/Tattoos-Heart-Power-Boundless-Compassi...

[2] http://homeboyindustries.org/

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