The main goal of "Some Lessons From the Assembly Line, by Andrew Braaksma is to demonstrate the value and privilege of a college education. The author's message is clear and insightful. The consistent theme carries successfully through the article leaving no room for misinterpretation of the author's overall message of the significance and worth of a college education. Distinct and vivid depiction of working conditions in the factory, coupled with the lack of job security, "...the most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear overnight due to downsizing or overseas relocation", reinforces that a higher education is a solid ground for the future and should not be taken for granted. An individual that is fortunate