What about education? How come education is perceived as outright and undeniable "right" in this country?
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education shouldn't just be a right, it should be mandatory, as I believe it is in this and many other industrialized nations. as for higher education, I don't believe it should come down to who can afford it, but rather who can contribute the most to society when provided with an education. college admission should be based on merit alone - endowments, legacy status, and affirmative action (once all have access to the same quality of education) should not be factored in to the process...