Rants of A Coyote

Driving downtown today to my client's office, I heard on the radio that there is group of Foster Kids lobbying in Salem, OR. While the radio didn't prodvide many details, what it sounds like is that these "Kids" are trying to pass a bill that basically would get the cost of Higher Educatiuon waived during the ages of 18-21.

That is pretty much where the blurb ended. There are still many things that are confusing about this, such as is it a true waiver, or is it like FASFA, where they are being supplemented? I have nothing wrong with these kids wanting a higher education, but there are already MANY ways for them to get into a decent Higher Educational system if they choose to look.

All this is doing is forcing the government to spend more money for something that we could be doing ourselves. I know this sounds cold-hearted, but these kids can flip burgers while getting an associates, then transfer to a 4 year from there. Sure, some of them have had a hard life, and honestly they are the ones I have the most faith in; They KNOW how to persevere!

A perfect example is Steve Jobs. He was adopted as a kid by a working class family. He was poor enough to have to drop out of Reed College because he couldn't pay for tuition! Because of his tenacity though, he is part of the reason why our Tech age is booming!

Basically: If they want (really want) the education... They will do what is NEEDED to get the education, even if it is... or is not... at their dream school. And yes, there may be some loans to pay back when they are done.