All I know is that eventually people will scream loud enough and something will be done about the cost of colleges. Now, which party will actually do something is up for debate.
I think our politicians should hear us because they work for us.
Actually if the Government didn't guarantee student loans, you'd see college prices drop like a rock. THe only reason they go up so much is because the colleges know every kid that shows up at the door can get $XXXX automatically backed by uncle same in loans... there is no downward price pressure from that point.
All I know is that eventually people will scream loud enough and something will be done about the cost of colleges. Now, which party will actually do something is up for debate.
I think our politicians should hear us because they work for us.
IMO, the problem is not at the federal level. It is at the College level. Administrators are making waaaaay too much money. Check out how much presidents are making at universities and add their perks. Coaches are making waaay too much money also. And, to add salt to that wound they receive State funding along with Federal funding for tuition, grants and who knows what else.
I agree our pockets are being robbed but looking to politicians to solve the problem is a joke. Colleges should be boycotted until they lower the tuition costs and quit building "estates" rather than rooms for learning. BUT, today's generations seem to be all about 'looks.' Is the Church big and pretty, is the campus awesome and are there all kinds of extracurricular activities, etc. Oh, and I can't forget the kids need a place to park their only toooo often new cars. These generations are as spoiled and as much on the government doll as former generations. No generation has been exempt from wanting some type of funding (entitlement) from the government. I just wish they could admit it.