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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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Scribbles · 36-40, F
I think tax paid education or educating the public Tuition free pays for itself in the long run. Everyone lives a better life for it. I'm happy if my taxes can help provide an education to someone.

Some countries like Germany make it work. New Mexico in the United States is pioneering it there and is currently trying to make tuition free colleges and universities work. I am eager to see how it goes.

I am a firm believer that higher education should not just be for the wealthy or people willing to be in debt for decades. Same with healthcare.
Education and healthcare should be free/socialized.
Ontheroad · M
@Scribbles yes and yes.