That my friend, is the correct answer. ^_^

Hrm, I will acknowledge that the US education system does have its flaws, and in many ways the inequalities and hypocrisies within it are unjust or even cruel, but I cannot say that it completely fails. The US education system administrators aren't that good, in fact, with a few exceptions, they're terrible. Teachers though, well most of the ones I've known were good people who worked hard and did a good job. I have known some though who were incompetent and selfish individuals who just wanted a paycheck and didn't care about their students, but I suppose you get a few people like that in any field. Still, while the flaws of an American education are certainly abundant, I feel that it does accomplish many of its goals with moderate success. Of course I might be singing a very different tune if I'd done just a tiny bit worse on a few of my exams, but having just finished college, I'm hesitant to criticize the system through which I just passed too much, lest I risk devaluing the degree that I worked my ass off to get. XD

However, I do of course respect and understand your opinion, as do I respect your right to abstain from voting. ^_^

A world without artists would be a sad world indeed. You're right, artists are very brave to present their souls to the world as they do, knowing full well that some people won't like what they make. It's a challenging profession, staking so much on your ability to use your imagination to intrigue people enough to earn their financial support. I am not brave enough, or talented enough to do either of these things, so I also respect artists enormously.

Art brings so much joy and inspiration to the world, and I cannot imagine how miserable life would be if it didn't exist.

Indeed ^_^ having good parental figures can make life so much easier, happier, and more fun. There is no better teacher or friend one can ever have than a good parent. I wish your family much joy.

I have great respect for farmers as well. Only the committed, crafty and very shrewd are still in the business, and they are darn good at it. When everything is going right, the profits are huge and nearly make themselves, but when diseases, pests and bad weather get into the picture, it doesn't matter whether you're farming cucumbers or kangaroos, turning a profit is an insane balancing act requiring very sound decision making. You can work yourself to death in that kind of situation and still lose money if you're not on top of your game. ^_^

Of course, all the fields are worthy of respect, but I like your choice. Far too few people understand or appreciate the work that goes into producing food.

A wise answer indeed. ^_^ I created this poll merely because I heard some claims about certain professions being more respected than others, and was curious what people on DA thought. Yes, you are correct, all of these jobs are essential for us to survive as a society, and all deserve our utmost respect, as do the ones I failed to mention on this short list.