It would be interesting to know what members think about College, and higher education. So many parts to the subject, that a straight line discussion would be impossible, but since higher education looms so heavily in politics and the economy, perhaps we could look at it in a broader context... for now, and in the future. Some very basic questions:
Is College necessary? For all? For those who can afford it? For those who would be most able to make contributions to society?
College Debt? Paid by the government (Public Funded)? By the education recipient? Based on subsequent income? (tough question). Banks indemnified for losses?
Alternate equivalents? Business funded, as a development cost... ie R&D or trade specific as in apprenticeships.
If losses on the Trillion dollar debt is eventually absorbed by the public, should individual federal taxes be adjusted to equalize the loss?
In the age of specialization, do colleges as they exist, serve the best interests of the country?
Since many of us have paid for college education for our children, (or are still paying)... How do you feel about the overall subject.... for now, and perhaps the next 20 years?
Is College necessary? For all? For those who can afford it? For those who would be most able to make contributions to society?
College Debt? Paid by the government (Public Funded)? By the education recipient? Based on subsequent income? (tough question). Banks indemnified for losses?
Alternate equivalents? Business funded, as a development cost... ie R&D or trade specific as in apprenticeships.
If losses on the Trillion dollar debt is eventually absorbed by the public, should individual federal taxes be adjusted to equalize the loss?
In the age of specialization, do colleges as they exist, serve the best interests of the country?
Since many of us have paid for college education for our children, (or are still paying)... How do you feel about the overall subject.... for now, and perhaps the next 20 years?