Chris Osterndorf of the Wall Street (for free college)
This article is very similar to Katherine Spriggs article about small farms
http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/11/20/college_shouldn_t_be_free_three_big_problems_with_free_college.html (Against Free college)
“ridding tuition from students would have the college/ university thirst for more money.”
http://www.educationdive.com/news/5-pros-and-cons-of-obamas-free-community-college-plan/356289/
According to EducationDive.com, President Obama’s plan for free college comes with many pros and cons. Con: Partisan opposition
The plan may be dead in the water already, considering that it requires Congress to approve spending for the idea and the Republican majority is unlikely to support it. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), chairman of the Senate’s education committee, has stated he opposes the plan and that it should be up to individual states to provide a free community college option, similar to Tennessee’s program.
Pro: It could still be accepted below the federal level
Despite the stated opposition of Republicans in Congress, the idea has garnered bipartisan support below the federal level: In a state, with Tennessee’s GOP leadership, for example. And with Chicago, which is led by Democrats. Presenting the free community college plan puts the idea in the national conversation, even if it ultimately doesn’t come to fruition. In pointing out problems with the plan, critics may be forced to present better alternatives, and workable solutions can emerge.
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