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In reply to the discussion: Can somebody explain the rationale for Amy Klobuchar? [View all]genxlib
(5,526 posts)And I do not agree with free college for all.
College is outrageously expensive and is most certainly a barrier to many people.
However, that does not mean it needs to be completely free. It should have value to make people respect it. It is a well known psychological phenomenon that people don't respond well to free.
I would shoot for costs in the 25% range of current values with means testing to be further lowered for people in need.
Aside from all that, we have to be careful not to press for college as the answer for everyone. The world needs plumbers and welders and carpenters too. Putting too much emphasis on college just misdirects some young people who would be happier (and wealthier) working with their hands.
In full disclosure, I am a parent of a high school student and I am suffering from full-on sticker shock right now. That doesn't mean I think it should be free.