This was supposed to be a venemous post about how American Conservatives manipulate educational policy in ways that cause growing death spirals of teen pregnancy, premature birth, high school dropouts, and parents who are unfit to educate their children about anything. With bonus welfare payments spiraling out of control, to boot. But I don't think I have enough practice at satire to do it justice. Here's a link to more data supporting a plain and simple fact: An ignorant teenager is a dangerous and stupid teenager.