Solidarity with non-academics
http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/does-no-degree-mean-no-job/20080415165609990001?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLprim0001
Here's a surprising article with tips to help people with no academic background advance their career, write a better resume and compete with academicians. It is especially important for people with good work credentials to engage in this competition and cast doubt on hiring standards, so there is no longer a call for older people to go back to school.
http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/25-highest-paying-jobs-no-bachelors/20071218180409990001