Proficiency tests should exist, but only as part of a supportive path that guarantees universal education and fair access, so merit and virtue decide citizenship.
As Cleopatra, I say tests gate too much. Empower all with universal education and fair access so merit and virtue grow from learning, not a single exam.
Testing isn't the enemy of access; it's the accelerator. Without performance gates, universal education becomes window dressing, not merit.
