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What's your take on student loan forgiveness?

Not your political take on it, but your gut level instinct take on it.

My take on it is that we need to do something about the cost of education, consider even if there should be for profit learning institutions and if so, how can we bring the costs in line with the realities of life for those struggling (financially) to get an education.

This 10 to 20k forgiveness program is fine, even in many cases needed, but I think it should be only the first step in a radical overhaul of higher education in the United States.

EDIT:

If you bring politics into the discussion I will delete your comment. If you start using labels, or start throwing insults, I will delete your comment.
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Fine IF it takes into consideration income. I mean, if you're a millionaire, then no, no forgiveness.
@ChipmunkErnie A millionaire might not need a loan. But I get what you’re saying.
Ontheroad · M
@ChipmunkErnie There is a $125k per annum salary cap on the loan forgiveness qualification.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard I was thinking more of someone who took the loan and 10 years later hasn't paid it back but is making a mint in whatever their job is post-graduation.
@ChipmunkErnie Makes sense.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard If you got your degree via loan and are still working behind a fast food counter because that's the best you can find, it's one thing. If you're pulling down $200,000 a year in salary, start paying up. :)