> In a democracy, dysfunctional government is a manifestation of lack of virtue in the people.

I am happy such mentality shows up here.

Particularly, I am deeply concerned with American educational philosophy. It seems American schools emphasize skills dealing with people more than those for understanding the non-human objects in the world.

These skills, although are always claimed to advance the greater good, they all have the central value of being personal freedom and self-realization.

The history has proven that a society that share the common goals can advance forward. While those comprised with self-proclaimed leaders never really manage to unite any large nations.