anyone else tried discussing this with a student who has a government loan?
it’s like: people need more (X). I am studying to become an (X). i can’t repay my loan because they don’t pay me enough. therefore my government loan should be forgiven.
the question “where would the money come from” generates a blank stare.
more questions, generating more blank stares:
* what are the principles and benefits of a free market economy?
* why did the roman empire fall? how can the usa escape the fate of other civilizations before it?
* did you ever take an introductory course in economics?
* what are the disadvantages of a centrally planned economy?
this my-field-of-study-is-worthy-therefore-my-student-loan-should-be-canceled concept seems to be an extension of the grade school level participation trophy.