But he is totally ignorant of the great principles of legislation; and more particularly, the special interests of the government.” If men had no interest or knowledge of government and were very interested in women, then he would be able to manipulate women into teaching men things worthy of an American leader. This is why women's education was so important to him: he knew that women knew nothing about government, and he also knew that it could enable them to know just enough to make men interested in government. Not only is Rush manipulative, but it is also very illegal