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In reply to the discussion: College Used to Be the American Dream -- Now It's the American Nightmare [View all]TheProgressive
(1,656 posts)First I went to Junior college to save money and got an AA degree. It was less expensive
to get your general course requirements at JC than a 4-year college (room and board).
Then I went to California State University and got my degree in Computer Science. I paid
$100 per semester, plus books, and room and board. I paid my own way (worked and saved money).
This was when California used tax money to pay for the CA State University system.
The payback? I graduated and worked for employers in CA and then elsewhere, contributing to
Social Security and federal taxes and was a productive member of society - just like millions
of other graduates over the years. And, as a bonus, I started a small and profitable business.
My point: education is the foundation for our democracy and economic progress. It is an investment
in our country. Once again, America should provide 'free' education k thru BA/BS, even masters and doctorates.