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Originally Posted by Michael Hill
What about the other side of the coin? If somebody never plans to go into a career of writing books, why should lengthy essays be required? If someone doesn't plan to become a historian, why should European History classes be taught?
It doesn't make sense. It's all part of becoming a well-rounded individual academically.
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Because both of those skills apply to your ability to function as a member of society and citizen. Algebra, when viewed as a discrete skill, does not seem to be something that a typical citizen must master.