An (almost) impassioned argument against the quality of modern education

For Advanced Placement European History (keep in mind that this is supposedly a college-level course, folks), we were told to go online to the school's forum and respond to a blog on the French Revolution.

Here's the assignment, verbatim:
Consider an aspect of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era  and write a SHORT editorial. Editorials are articles or speeches written and/or delivered by people hired to give their opinions on issues. Sometimes people write letters to the editor or post to blogs in response to issues. The purpose of all of these pieces is to comment on a situation or give praise or criticism. Alternatively, you could act as a public representative – past or present – and write a “letter to the editor” of a media outlet. The editorial is to be informal & short: No more than a paragraph.

Here is the response from one of the kids in my, supposedly college-level, class:
"Was good editor,
    I think it is unnecessary to have three classes or estates. People were born equal to god and have no right to declare themselves better than someone else. Yes there are people who are richer, but that doesnt mean he can shit all over the lil guy. The poor guy should have as much right as a rich person. A rich third class man should be the same as a noble or better because he works harder and is a help to the economy. Education should also be the same for all people. what would be the point to a better system of class if only the rich hav the right to learn. With everyone havin an equal system it can iprove a country dramatically.
   O and i want to give a shout out to the best history teacher out in new jersey [name retracted]. You my boy [name retracted] keep it real.

PS I try not to be late anynore :)"

I really wish I was making this up.