I certainly remember the challenges of paying for college. Tuition seemed outrageously expensive, but it was not the only expense. There were books, room and board, and a host of other living expenses. The financial aid was never enough, and I realized that I was going to have to repay the loans eventually. As they added up, that prospect became intimidating to say the least. With the job market in the sorry state it is currently in, I feel for the students who are facing massive debt without the prospect of meaningful employment. It makes sense to me that these students would be protesting as part of the Occupy movement. However, I worry that there might be something many are overlooking.

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