13458907, Yes - this is exactly the type of criticism that should be discussed. Posted by Brew, Wed Apr-27-22 01:05 PM
While I support cancelling student loans, in the big picture it's just a bandaid that doesn't accomplish anything in terms of the root of the problem, which you described. I agree with everything you said in the quote below.
>Instead use that political capital to modify the system of >school loans, put a cap on the max amount entities can charge >in interest and fees (both public and private but esp >private), and force those very loud mouthed senators to write >legislation for school loan forgiveness that'll actually pass >a legal challenge. > >(also for the record I'm not against school loan forgiveness, >but I am against performative gestures that will do nothing >but get overturned in court and give Republicans yet another >talking point to use against Democrats)
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