Americans are NOT dumb!

Too many parents use public schools as babysitters and don't get involved in their kid's education. Many people educated in public schools have turned out quite well.
Like most things your success or failure for the most part is entirely up to you...

 

Sorry, ISplat, I apologize. I didn't realize you were saying that in jest.

I should really dig into posting history before launching a flame like I did.

 

Not a big deal.

Excepted.