Why is it important for students to learn propanganda?

Words are powerful tools. Propaganda is the improper use of those same Words to promote a certain agenda. Students should be aware of what propaganda looks like, the hidden subtleties of "reasonable" arguments, and how to counteract these hidden time bombs. If an educated person is not carefully indoctrinated to the various ways that propaganda can be used, he is unprepared to counter it with truth. Protection of freedom is one very important reason that students should be familiar with the propaganda methods. The phrase "tickling ears" is especially appropriate because without solid facts, propaganda seems to be a logical reasonable argument to further a cause.