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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]Voltaire2
(13,033 posts)18. Not everyone is cut out for kindergarten
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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