OT: People aren't taught to think for themselves. (In my family, I am the "rebellious one.") Why would any political party in power (that means the two major parties) ever promote the teaching of "independent thought" and questioning of authority? It is not in their interest.
There never was a moment, and never will be, when we are without the power to alter our destiny. This second, we can turn the tables on Resistance. This second, we can sit down and do our work.