First, no need to get snippy. Of course we'd all like everyone to be happy and safe. But with limited resources, you've got to call your shots. I'd also remind you that high school education is free, yet many drop out. In CLE, the city schools have a 36% drop out rate.
At the end of the day, college is a filter that shows who finds a way and who doesn't. Unfortunately, in life, everyone's starting position is different. Some are not born with the ability to memorize as well as others, so they have to find another way. Some don't have money, two parents, time, two eyes, two ears, two legs or whatever.
Factor in that Universities are ripping kids off by spending money like drunk sailors, cronieism, and so many other factors that it becomes a complex issue and one not easily solvable. And, don't forget, more money is given away today for education, than ever before. I also have to say the writer was big disengenous with some of the super hype, which raises red flags. i seriously doubt that 36% lack a "safe place to live" (I'd like to see how that stat was realized).
Bottom line, where does the money come from? What programs are defunded to fund this? We'd all like to increase funding and give more participation trophy's, but that will come with other consequences.
Just my opinion....but don't be snarky. Just because you want to give other people's money away, doesn't necessarily make you smart of nice.
