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Re:Welcome, Freshmen. You Don't Deserve to Be Here by Crake on Tuesday October 15, 2013 @06:31AM (#6552470)
The alternative would be to prioritize academics over profits. In civilized countries, tuition is usually free, and college entrance standards are much higher.

I know an english major who graduated still unable to distinguish between "your" and "you're." Who would you rather have in college, her or me?

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Re:Welcome, Freshmen. You Don't Deserve to Be Here by auctiontheory on Tuesday October 15, 2013 @12:50PM (#6554488)
I know an english major who graduated still unable to distinguish between "your" and "you're." Who would you rather have in college, her or me?

Well, she apparently needs further education more than you do!

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Re:Welcome, Freshmen. You Don't Deserve to Be Here by Crake on Tuesday October 15, 2013 @03:01PM (#6555562)
If 18 years of it didn't work, I don't know that more will help. Haha.
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Re:Welcome, Freshmen. You Don't Deserve to Be Here by aestra on Tuesday October 15, 2013 @07:54AM (#6552678)
There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Someone pays for it.

It's a minor but important point. Lets not kid ourselves here.

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Re:Welcome, Freshmen. You Don't Deserve to Be Here by danieldk on Tuesday October 15, 2013 @08:28AM (#6552808)
Someone pays for it.

I don't think anyone is under the illusion that education is free. However, it benefits society as a whole, and not everyone may be able to afford it. So, it is often in the interest of society to make good tuition affordable, regardless the background of a student.

Of course, it is also beneficial for the student. But for that we have the tax man :).

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Re:Welcome, Freshmen. You Don't Deserve to Be Here by epsylon on Tuesday October 15, 2013 @09:54AM (#6553198)
Yes, taxes pay for education for all. Considering that a large part comes from taxes on income, which means the rich pay more than the poor. Damned socialists, giving the same education opportunities for everyone! (Well, unfortunately it's more and more the middle class that pays due to tax evasion and fiscal advantages to the rich)
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