On Monday, September 16, 2013, populist, Jim Hightower, published an eye-opening article, "Finding the money to fund higher education for all". In the article, Hightower explains how political leaders have failed to realize that providing Americans with free higher education is more beneficial than letting lobbyist profiteers "make a few more billions-of-dollars each year". The article explains how banks and government lenders have made obtaining a higher education nearly impossible for students who want a brighter future. There is a "financial barrier" which leads to an unfair opportunity for students whom come from a wealthy family, versus students who have to constantly apply for financial aid or take out loans with mountain high interest.
Reading the article will open the public's eyes, as to where our future is going. The government is making it extremely difficult to become successful and have a financially satisfying career. Wall Street's political leaders have benefited from students shoveling money into banks in order to acquire the education needed to become a professional in their area of study. Hightower suggests that the government tax the money that the Wall Street speculators make and put it towards a free higher education system.
About Me
- Jennifer Nguyen
- My name is Jennifer Nguyen. I am originally from Houston, TX. 18 years later I find myself living in the fastest growing city in the nation(according to Forbes), Austin, TX. My political stance is usually post-modern. I am very inbetween the two major parties. The reason behind that is because I am always open to new information. I am constantly changing my young mind, and exploring new ideas. It is impossible to put a label on me. Unless it is "Indecisive", which then of course, it is possible. I have never voted before, but I am registered to do so. Before I get the chance to vote, I would like to learn more about political issues and more information about each major and minor parties. On the Civic Literacy Quiz, I scored an astonishing 50%, ranking me as a Tribune. On the Current Event quiz, I scored 6/13 correctly.
