Lawmaker Thinks #Americans Should Have To Sell A Kidney To Pay For College!!

[thomhartmann]

Thom Hartmann shares the astonishing news that a lawmaker in Pennsylvania has proposed legislation that could make it feasible to get tuition reimbursement by "donating" an organ!

[merrily]

1. Let's all pretend outrage because someone came damn close to stating the practical reality.

A relative of mine (with a masters degree and ABD) is working three part time jobs with no paid sick days or other benefits from any of them, just to keep up with the two mortgages on his modest home. His son, who is very bright, will be out of high school soon. We're all praying he gets one or more scholarships, but, even then....

[tom_kelly]

2. They would like the young man to join the military. n/t

[jtuck004]

3. Doesn't have to be your own kidney, yes? n/t