I have to strongly agree. The individual recieving the education will likely benefit more than society, but on the whole there is great benefit to society to h

I have to strongly agree. The individual recieving the education will likely benefit more than society, but on the whole there is great benefit to society to having an educated populus. This is true of all societies, but it is much more true in a democracy(or republic) where the populus is meant to take some role (even if indirect) in the governance.