Class Quote by Bernie Sanders
“We are moving in exactly the wrong direction in higher education. Forty years ago, tuition in some of the great American public universities and colleges was virtually free. Today, the cost is unaffordable for many working class families. Higher education must be a right for all - not just wealthy families.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, Bernie Sanders, 2020
Higher education has become unaffordable, shifting from a public right to a privilege for the wealthy.
In simple terms: College costs rose, making education a luxury.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for free or low‑cost public college.
Themes
education
inequality
policy
access
affordability
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- College applications
- financial aid counseling
- policy advocacy
- student loan counseling
Key Concepts
Public good
social justice
economic mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society fund universal higher education?
- What role should government play in education?
A Different Perspective
Political opposition may block funding reforms.
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