Civic education and inclusion: a market or a public interest perspective?

Yet how much influence would printing have had without changes in society brought about by rising levels of school enrolment that gave most citizens of Western societies access to the written word? [...]universal education and literacy both provided access to information and made it possible for citizens to express their will, at least in principle. Furthermore, what is the use of producing increasingly efficient and affordable communication technologies if many people are unable to use them due to their lack of knowledge in deciphering messages and information? [...]the development of democracy and grass roots participation cannot be ensured unless responsible government and state institutions provide universal access to basic education for every citizen regardless of his or her economic status.