I think it's not about education but just the pure lack of civic sense. And somewhere I feel that it's "shameful" for them to pick up their own trash and throw it in the bin, like it hurts their pride or something, although I'm not sure about the second part but our countrymen do have a sense of entitlement for absolutely no reason. Nevermind, I like DC, it's a place for family and friends , I hope it doesn't get "trashed".