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[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

yes. it's a popular view among the wealthy in particular.

i've met many people who have told me i should never have been born because my parents weren't rich and I had to pay for my college education with loans and scholarships. they argued that people like me are a 'drain' and that i 'stole' my position uni from a more deserving rich person. they don't believe in class mobility, just class punishment.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 59 minutes ago* (last edited 58 minutes ago)

When I was younger i took credit for intelligence and hard work getting a full scholarship to a good school. That’s part of it, but l realize I started in a good place

As I get older I believe everyone who wants to should have a free college education because we desperately need a more knowledgeable and capable society. And it better be ready by the time I’m ready to sit back