The last thing we need is even more uninformed voters. Americans are already stereotypically dumb about geography and world affairs and whatnot. It's important for people to understand how the US got to where it is today in terms of its role in the world.
Maybe not the best example, but I'll stand my ground. Schools teach way too much bull shit that people don't need in adult life and skip on skills they do need.
Imagine not knowing what school/education is for. ---
Oden ska fa sin hamnd. Jag ska doda er alla, sen ska jag dricka mjod med honom.