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I borrowed for my own college education and that of 4 children. I finally paid it all off 4 years ago, and can’t see why folks who borrow should be relieved of their obligaiton.
I suspect that many of those seeking forgiveness have been hustled by second-rate programs and find that their “degree” is not marketable.
Let’s go after the institutions selling paper degrees!