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flippyshark · 11-08-2008, 12:34 PM

I'd certainly prefer the version where costs go down, as opposed to a kluge-y system of tax breaks and so on. But I have absolutely no faith in the unregulated free market concept. It seems to my admittedly naive mind that we've already tried that, and it hasn't worked. I'm amenable to evidence on that one. But, ultimately, I feel like whether it's trickle down or bottom up, it doesn't get to where I am, or anywhere near what I can afford. (How many jobs am I supposed to have? I've got between three and five of 'em much of the time.)

sleepyjeff · 11-08-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

Drop all assistance? Jesus, no. My loans and grants pay for all my tuition and books and then extra that helps me live while I'm in school. There isn't a tuition rate that would be affordable to me right now. Thank god for assistance programs!!!!

I would think tuition rates would drop like a rock if no "free" money were available to these colleges.

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But I have absolutely no faith in the unregulated free market concept. It seems to my admittedly naive mind that we've already tried that, and it hasn't worked.

When have we tried it?

tracilicious · 11-09-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

I would think tuition rates would drop like a rock if no "free" money were available to these colleges.

*No* amount of tuition is affordable to me right now. In fact, a significant portion of my income comes from grants and loans. As a single mom, it's really the only choice I have if I want to finish school. Yes, after I'm done with my masters I will have a sh!tload of debt, but higher income with which to pay it. Without it, yes I'm debt free, but my income potential (not to mention job satisfaction) is severely limited.

sleepyjeff · 11-09-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

*No* amount of tuition is affordable to me right now. In fact, a significant portion of my income comes from grants and loans. As a single mom, it's really the only choice I have if I want to finish school. Yes, after I'm done with my masters I will have a sh!tload of debt, but higher income with which to pay it. Without it, yes I'm debt free, but my income potential (not to mention job satisfaction) is severely limited.

Not to worry....my ideal world is not about to be implemented by anyone anytime soon

JWBear · 11-09-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Not to worry....my ideal world is not about to be implemented by anyone anytime soon

Don't feel bad, neither is mine...

sleepyjeff · 11-09-2008, 04:33 PM

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Don't feel bad, neither is mine...

Despite how opposed we are on so many things I think you'd like my ideal world.

JWBear · 11-09-2008, 04:39 PM

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Despite how opposed we are on so many things I think you'd like my ideal world.

Just as you might like mine.

11-08-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I'd certainly prefer the version where costs go down, as opposed to a kluge-y system of tax breaks and so on. But I have absolutely no faith in the unregulated free market concept. It seems to my admittedly naive mind that we've already tried that, and it hasn't worked. I'm amenable to evidence on that one. But, ultimately, I feel like whether it's trickle down or bottom up, it doesn't get to where I am, or anywhere near what I can afford. (How many jobs am I supposed to have? I've got between three and five of 'em much of the time.)
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