RR, let's not exaggerate here. "... aren't jobs for them." is an exaggeration. It's to be expected that an economy can't accomodate everyone who seeks employment even in the best of economic times. An education allows one to step down; lack of one prohibits stepping up.

"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
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