I have often questioned the American mentality that seems to imply that everyone should go to college or pursue higher education.  We tend to be idealistic in this regard.  We think that the more degrees one possess, the more success they will experience.  But is that true?  Does a degree, or many degrees, guarantee security? In fact, our public education system is under attack for this very reason.  The prevailing thought is that everyone ought to be able to achieve to equal levels and, if, that has not occured, there must be some major flaw in the system.  So, we find ourselves dismantling what we know to be semi-successful and searching for the most innovative and trendy method.  Students are indoctrinated to believe that personal worth is directly proportionate to educational achievement.  By doing this we really do our students a disservice.  Although, in recent years vocational education has taken on more respect, in general we don't respect and promote trade education as it deserves.  College is not for everyone but responsibility and productivity is.  Why not promote education or training that will reap long-term benefits not just for the individual but also for the collective workforce.