There were No Entitlements in the Past!
I try and stay out of the political arena, but wow there is some truth to Andy Griffith's philosophy! With the television full of candidates wooing their constituents with glowing promises, I've been struggling with this idea of free college. I mean if this law passed, wouldn't we all like to go back to school? I've thought about pursuing a new career several times, but wisely I count the cost. I realize that by the time I finish a four year degree costing between $20,000-80,000, my husband will be retired. I hardly want to begin a career then. And how many years would it take me to earn back what I spent for that education. But if that education was free, wouldn't I try? Why not? It doesn't cost me a thing, or does it?
In America we have lost the idea of working hard for something we want. Struggling for an education and earning the reward of its accomplishment brings value; counting the cost, prudence. I mean in practical terms, who doesn't love the idea of free school, right? But when we are over 18 trillion dollars in debt as a country, where in the world will America find the money to fund this program? Oh yes, from the taxes of those who paid for their schooling. That makes sense! May I remind the nation, that we already offer free education for those willing to serve in the military, but it is costly. What will happen when education is free? What about those faithful soldiers who risked everything for the opportunity of free schooling? We will devalue their sacrifice.
I just spoke to someone yesterday whose company outsources with a European company who pays for the education of their citizens. From the standpoint of this foreign native, this free education only produced a country full of employees with numerous degrees working minimal paying jobs. Because let's face it folks, we must remember the law of "supply and demand". Education is not the only answer. There must be jobs for these educated citizens; otherwise, money spent on education is in vain. Ok, I vented.....Sorry.Clic k to set custom HTML
In America we have lost the idea of working hard for something we want. Struggling for an education and earning the reward of its accomplishment brings value; counting the cost, prudence. I mean in practical terms, who doesn't love the idea of free school, right? But when we are over 18 trillion dollars in debt as a country, where in the world will America find the money to fund this program? Oh yes, from the taxes of those who paid for their schooling. That makes sense! May I remind the nation, that we already offer free education for those willing to serve in the military, but it is costly. What will happen when education is free? What about those faithful soldiers who risked everything for the opportunity of free schooling? We will devalue their sacrifice.
I just spoke to someone yesterday whose company outsources with a European company who pays for the education of their citizens. From the standpoint of this foreign native, this free education only produced a country full of employees with numerous degrees working minimal paying jobs. Because let's face it folks, we must remember the law of "supply and demand". Education is not the only answer. There must be jobs for these educated citizens; otherwise, money spent on education is in vain. Ok, I vented.....Sorry.Clic k to set custom HTML
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