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Subject: Re: Response to Anti-Reagan Tirade - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 13-Apr-84 10:35:00 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr 13 10:35:00 1984
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convex!holt    Apr 13 09:35:00 1984


>>  Why should we the
>>  taxpayers, pay >14k for you to go to a "prestigous" school?  I'd rather 
>>  invest in a state university, and to my knowledge, none of the state
>>  universities cost >14k.
>
>In other words, you feel that the "prestigious" schools should be reserved
>for those who can afford to go to them, thus perpetuating the existing
>inequities in the class structure.  I suppose that in an era when elitist,
>materialistic trash like "The Preppy Handbook" can top the best-seller
>lists, such attitudes can resurface as well.
>
>Incidentally, has anyone considered that broadening the educational base (by a
>subsidizing high-quality education to anyone capable of benefiting from it)
>is an investment in this country's future rather than a waste of tax money?
> 
>Andrew W. Rogers, Intermetrics    ...harpo!inmet!andrew

Yep, I believe that "prestigious" schools should be reserved for those who
can afford them. 

I also believe that "broadening the educational base (by subsidizing 
high-quality education to anyone capable of benefiting from it)" is exactly
what state supported colleges and universities are all about.  That is 
exactly what I support.  That's exactly what I said that I supported in
the above quoted article.  Gee Whiz!

				Dave Holt
				Convex Computer Corp.
				{allegra,ihnp4,uiucdcs,ctvax}!convex!holt