So long as it includes passing critical thinking and reasoning skills tests, otherwise we end up training and rallying ideologues.

Sounds nice, but, as with everything else, you'll end up with what you pay for.

Re-read parts of your book the politics of love this morning. For inspiration to keep going. Then called my Senator.

Agreed! We need home builders, auto technicians, collision technicians, plumbers, electricians, hair stylists, color, nails....without these trades, we fail.

Oh! And Chef’s!

I agree!

And art schools

"Free", why can't you say "publicly funded" or " tax payer funded?" Ever hear anyone suggest that the military should be "free??"

Or how about we understand first what it is that is preventing people from getting an education. Is it really the cost of tuition? For some that is the case and assistance should be (and is) provided. For many it’s not tuition that limits access.