Because an educated, critical-thinking society who's members are good at communication is better for everyone. "Just learn to make money" is a great way to sta

Because an educated, critical-thinking society who's members are good at communication is better for everyone. "Just learn to make money" is a great way to stagnate progress. What is the point in all of the advances in productivity, technology, and culture if we just decide that it isn't worth it to actually provide the benefits to everyone, and instead send our young adults off to just learn a trade because "it's too expensive" to expand our higher education system to everyone and create a better world.