> We beat the drum of education because it seems like a nice simple solution to fix a lot of perceived problems. “Oh you mean if we just throw money at this problem it’ll fix it?!”

Its strange to say, but its actually thanks to black racism is why we're here.

It started with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griggs_v._Duke_Power_Co.

The result was that the courts determined that "aptitude/IQ tests" unfairly discriminated against black people. However, education requirements are not seen as such.

So, we get "decent paying job" requiring 'a degree'. What degree? Doesnt matter. The degree is the legal form of 'we dont hire blacks'. It also has the side effect of 'we dont hire the poors' as well.

Obviously there are positions that require advanced schooling. Im not talking about those.