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Old 05-12-2008
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Re: Bailout fever- student loans

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Originally Posted by Bunz View Post
Is there any good reason that state schools arent free to those who choose to attend? Why in America are we cornering young adults fresh out of high school with thousands of dollars in debt just so they can get a higher education and decent job. It makes no sense to me.
Because running a college isnt free? Someone has to pay, be it the student, or the taxpayer. Also, like everything else, the people defaulting on loans make up a minority. 90% of us pay our loans back on time. Its the 10% that get all the news coverage.
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