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This is some next-level nonsense. I know the Secretary is still trying to learn the difference between growth and proficiency, so I'll provide a little help so we can clear up a few things. https://twitter.com/BetsyDeVosED/status/1334168228784988166
First, and VERY importantly, "free college" includes 2-year degrees. @BetsyDeVosED, you may not realize it, but community college is college.
I repeat, community college is college.
I repeat, community college is college.
Second, regardless of your opinion of the policy, you can pay for it w/ a progressive tax system.
Here's what that means Madam Secretary: I went to college, so I benefit from the earnings premium of a degree, so I pay a higher tax rate. (I get that paying taxes is unfamiliar.)
Here's what that means Madam Secretary: I went to college, so I benefit from the earnings premium of a degree, so I pay a higher tax rate. (I get that paying taxes is unfamiliar.)
Third, under a free college plan, it would still be a market place where students make choices. Schools would receive funding based on enrollment. However, your buddies in the for-profit sector would lose out certainly.
Fourth, the marketplace today isn't working. Those students who can't pay back, disproportionately attend those for-profit schools that you favor.
Lastly, stop with the socialism nonsense. K-12 is free and not socialist. College affordability (or lack thereof) rations higher ed. You shouldn't have to be a DeVos to afford a degree.
You don't have to agree with free college, but you should at least understand your job.
You don't have to agree with free college, but you should at least understand your job.
