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67% of high school graduates go on to college.  35% graduate with an average of $20,000.00 in student loans which can never, ever be discharged.  the remaining 32% have no degree, just student loans to pay for 15 to 20 years.  and those who get the degree move to seattle, then atlanta, then somewhere else, incurring major expenses and uprooting the family with each move.  then you get downsized and your wife leaves you, your family is disjointed and all you have are your student loans, but you will do as you are told, because, hey, they own you.   bsba southern oregon, aa computer user support lane community.  for what its worth, followed my own advice. bought a house in eugene, stayed there, retired at 55 without being an indentured servant to my employer.  regards

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