A very simple thought exercise.
by Freight Train (2024-02-22 19:59:14)

In reply to: Not only do I disagree but this is a depressingly  posted by kormal

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Let’s take your plumber. A good one is well-paid, well in excess of college graduates who toil in lots of low-paying jobs. Now, further assume this plumber likes his job and it supports his lifestyle and his dependents. He doesn’t own a college degree and he has no student debt.

I believe your argument is that your plumber is somehow impoverished if he doesn’t own a college degree?

“Own” a college degree
by kormal  (2024-02-22 20:03:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

I suppose I shake my head like a disappointed father at that, too.

No, I don’t think anyone without a college degree is impoverished. I was describing that other poster’s view of college ed, not people.
A college degree is an asset that was bought.
by Freight Train  (2024-02-22 20:06:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

Well, except for the deadbeats that didn’t pay for it. You’re damn right it’s owned.