At first the cost may be high. But it's called investing in the future. As soon as more people have better educations they can Look for better jobs. When we pay the lowest people more they have more money to spend. That money gets circulated throughout our economy versus some higher ups bank account. Having more people with better jobs means the cost is spread between even fewer people allowing for us to lower the tax amount. Doing nothing means we are going to continue adding to our issues. Giving more money to the wealthiest people has done nothing.