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In reply to the discussion: Pete Buttigieg argues against free college. This is why progressives can't agree about subsidizing t [View all]dubyadiprecession
(5,706 posts)9. Let's focus on the dire priority of healthcare first.
The ACA needs more attention, we cant afford to let republicans tear it down. Americas health is more important, actual living people need this and cant live without it.
Tuition free college is ideal, but it should be a fight for a later day.
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Pete Buttigieg argues against free college. This is why progressives can't agree about subsidizing t [View all]
Eugene
Apr 2019
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Yes, he does realize that, but he's asking if that's the best use of our money.
marylandblue
Apr 2019
#8
But they'd still have to take enough cumulative classes to have learned something
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#29
Back when I went to college (1960s), there was no tuition at the state colleges
MineralMan
Apr 2019
#10
Not everyone is cut out for college, but you can't get a well-paying job without it.
marylandblue
Apr 2019
#14
As a concept: free college its fine. Practically speaking, what does that actually mean?
tymorial
Apr 2019
#12
It should be free or significantly subsidized for those whose families cannot afford it
Buckeyeblue
Apr 2019
#15
I agree with subsidizing. People should pay something because it is a thing of value. If you
UniteFightBack
Apr 2019
#40
Well, I worked at a major corporation and we (in my area) hired IT professionals out of ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#32