>>>>I just find the whole common versus royalty difference interesting (especially since we don't have it) :o)
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>>>I find the denial of a class system in the US always amusing.
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>>>Your child has exactly the same opportunities and connections in life as an Ivy League student from one of the older families. I'm sure . Not. :-)
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>>Actually, for most that is true. It really depends on the career choice. With grants and student loans it is possible. My co-worker's sons both went to Harvard on student loans. The benefit Ivy league students get is when they graduate - family connections and the degree can get your foot in the door of some companies - especially when the competition is tough.
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>And then there's the minor difference in having to pay back the student loan to the sharks (for those unlucky who studied where the sharks insinuated themselves right next to the advisor's desk) vs those who didn't have to think about the money at all. And all those places you're priced out of.

Wah, wah, wah ;-) We should pack you up, get you a haircut, and send you around to all the people who think President Obama is a socialist ;-)

It is generally believed a college education is a sound investment that pays for itself over the course of a working career. Also, anyone who doesn't want to take out a loan to bridge the financing gap doesn't have to. There is no gun to their head.