^This...I also go to college on the federal payroll, and I am 2 semesters from my degree. But at the same time, I pay taxes and have been paying taxes for years. So while I am taking, its not like I havent paid my share of taxes.
However, I do agree that school should only be mando up until High School. It is at this point the kids decide whether they want to drop out, or continue their ed. The basis of this argument should not be aimed at those who actually educating themselves and getting good grades, but rather, at those who are WASTING the tax dollars. I.e, kids who dont even want to be in school and just ditch, get suspended etc.