Don't get me started on the "student loan crisis." I graduated from law school over 11 years ago, I have never missed a student loan payment, and I still owe more than I paid for my first house!
Now... I'm not complaining about the fact that I have to repay it, and I'm not suggesting that my loans should be forgiven. But, I'm fortunate enough to have been able to work in my field and meet my student loan obligations. There are a lot of people that can't find jobs in their fields, or they don't pay what they expected, and they really struggle.
The cost of education in this country is the real problem. The wealth gap will only get worse, so long as higher education is (somewhat) limited for those that cannot afford it. Even with loans, the burden is just shifted into the future.
And I truly believe that a higher education is valuable, even for those to who choose to work in fields that do not require it. We'd all be better off if more people pursued personal growth through education.
Best,
Robert A. Franco, J.D., LL.M.
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