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Forgiving Student Loans..... [View all] global1 Apr 2019 OP
I know that this would help people in going to college, but I have some serious concerns about ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #1
I struggle with understanding the logic of "I had to work my ass off, other people should too" for WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #5
Sure, why don't you work your ass off like I did, both to survive and also pay for school. I am ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #6
I apologize for distilling your post into something you didn't feel was representative of your WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #10
Good grades, attendence, common sense stuff to ensure that value given is value rec'd ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #13
None, other than income-based formulas for forgiveness. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #21
Yes, this would be good. There are a lot of good kids that simply can't afford the cost to... SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #22
I'm not hung up on "good" grades or "good attendance." Colleges have minimum acceptance and WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #23
"those that get a free ride appreciate it"... tenderfoot Apr 2019 #11
But those damn kids should work their way like I did! Mariana Apr 2019 #19
What makes you think other people don't "work their ass off" just because you did? Rambling Man Apr 2019 #42
I never that others don't work their ass off too. Never did. Don't put words into my post. SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #49
Did your college teach you that movies are just like real life? kcr Apr 2019 #17
Good one! Caliman73 Apr 2019 #44
The vast majority of kids are not living an experience like you describe Cal Carpenter Apr 2019 #38
Me too. Student loans are obscene these days and only serve gtar100 Apr 2019 #2
Yep kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2019 #36
Who profits from it? former9thward Apr 2019 #39
Colleges and the Federal government MichMan Apr 2019 #40
Maybe we should put a max on student loans. former9thward Apr 2019 #41
Start here... Wall Street gtar100 Apr 2019 #43
The Feds are the lender for Student Loans for the last 10 years MichMan Apr 2019 #48
I don't think the loans themselves should be forgiven NYMinute Apr 2019 #3
This is probably the best option; interest free with easy deferment Amishman Apr 2019 #20
This seems more reasonable to me. Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #28
This is my stance also. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2019 #35
I don't consider it a slap in the face. I've paid my student loans off and gtar100 Apr 2019 #45
Is not slapping someone in the face a slap in the face Recursion Apr 2019 #46
You have a point there. nt NYMinute Apr 2019 #47
Can they be given tax credits? delisen Apr 2019 #55
Can I get a refund for all the cash we spent putting our child through university without a loan? BSdetect Apr 2019 #4
I'd like a refund for the loan I paid back. ooky Apr 2019 #7
And let's add the lost opportunity costs too, thanks. BSdetect Apr 2019 #8
Good thinking. ooky Apr 2019 #9
Want a refund on all your groceries too because of WIC? kcr Apr 2019 #18
Well put. /nt tonedevil Apr 2019 #25
Total Student Loan Debt: $1.56 trillion Celerity Apr 2019 #12
if we provide free college for everyone, maybe. Tech Apr 2019 #14
There are lots of benefits and freebies not available or applicable to me gratuitous Apr 2019 #15
I'm all for forgiving student loans. MissB Apr 2019 #16
Forgiving Federal Student Loans Is Doable... clementine613 Apr 2019 #24
Low interest student loans. Cold War Spook Apr 2019 #26
I only borrowed between $45-$50k in grad school loans. smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #27
This. A thousand times. neeksgeek Apr 2019 #31
You get it. But so many people don't. They don't understand how so many well smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #32
I believe this is what Republicans want to see. neeksgeek Apr 2019 #50
I'm not with this - I know MANY students who poo pooed the idea of community college for 2 years UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #29
The US is severely weakened by indebted young people who are appalachiablue Apr 2019 #30
As someone who still has SL this would be a great boost to our discretionary spending demtenjeep Apr 2019 #33
not to mention-our district has frozen teacher pay for 8 years demtenjeep Apr 2019 #34
Eventually this will blow up in all of our faces. The economy cannot handle large #'s of people kerry-is-my-prez Apr 2019 #37
Exactly. nt neeksgeek Apr 2019 #51
people should be asking for an accounting Mosby Apr 2019 #52
My husband lost his job after 31 years we are now samplegirl Apr 2019 #53
Those who have squeezed themselves to pay their loans can be given delisen Apr 2019 #54
I'm for a flat tax for people that get student grants and loans. Opel_Justwax Apr 2019 #56
You don't benefit from living in an educated society? ret5hd Apr 2019 #57
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