Originally Posted by Guest

So, not every person is cut out for, or should go to college, but those who do get a degree have a better than average chance of getting a good job, and career. For those who cannot, or will not get a college degree, there should be more technical schools available for them. Currently, things like auto mechanics, shop, and other trades that once were taught at the high school level have been discontinued because of budget problems with the school districts.

It is a Republican platform, and ideology to reduce taxes, which means that for many school districts dependent upon tax revenue for their continued existence, the population of Republicans in that area care more for their tax savings than for their childrens' education, nor for the continued growth of the economy that is driven by well educated people in both employment and businesses that they have built.

It is more an economic problem, rather than a subjective opinion that we face (along with many other problems) but in the words of an old adage: you get what you pay for.....

Selling shoes, or other consumer goods takes perseverance, persuasion, and good nature. So many of us should not look down on certain occupations, but, rather celebrate those who are excelling at them, and work to provide other avenues that can make their lives fulfilling. For some, that is college.