Comments by "girl from the bronx by way of el barrio" (@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288) on "Meet The Press NOW: June 7 — Primary Elections, St. Louis Mayor, Fmr. UN Climate Chief" video.

Wait a minute, if homelessness in LA is the problem why pick real estate developer Caruso to fix that? Billionaire developers increasing their rents beyond reason is one cause of homelessness ; of course the most vulnerable hit the streets sooner than others. Hey, Mr developer guy, how about lowering the rent?!
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Never has the USA needed critical thinking skills more . A comprehensive understanding of history, philosophy, ethics, psychology, sociology, what else did I miss? That's what college gives you. An undergraduate degree is more than a job training program. The next time someone says that you don't need a college education, ask them why? Why don't they want you to think deeply, read widely, and write powerfully about the moral conflicts of our time? Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.. Having said that, college costs have exploded, sometimes due to dormitory fees and fancy gymnasiums. So let's see what we can do about costs.
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@michaelkimmelman850 I'm not sure about the ivy league factor. I think the point is the degree; earning an undergrad degree at a state university is a wonderful thing. Powell attended City College, the attorney general of NYS attended CUNY too. Didn't stop them from being amazing.
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Dear Valletta, I think there's a lot here, so let try to unpack it. Most people who have college degrees are working very hard for a living. A B.A. is hardly a ticket to a life of leisure. I don't blame you for feeling frustrated by Congress these days. We need them to pass legislation, but many projects get stuck in the Senate. I suppose that's about McConnell's lack of ethics, but it's about a lot more too. If you study ethics in college, you are more likely to spot unethical behavior in Congressional representatives, call out their bad behavior, and support the campaigns of better candidates. Marjorie Taylor Green is unethical; she is unlikely to fool a voter who thinks carefully. If you think all members if Congress are inherently evil, that's a different problem. Looking at the world as a cold dark place where anything good is impossible, of course that's not true. If the USA population works hard at this gun issue, and other issues that have been stalled too long, things will get better. There are many pathways to education beyond high school. Scholarships, financial aid, tax deductions for tuition, and employers who reimburse tuition are just some of them. Community college is a great way to experiment with one class, until you get a chance to see what interests you enough to pursue it as a degree program. Good luck on your journey. You might feel less overwhelmed by the power base once you start to feel your own power.
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@michaelkimmelman850 A degree has never destroyed my integrity, but thanks for the warning. If you feel college is trying to destroy your integrity, maybe you should transfer to another university?
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@michaelkimmelman850 People can continue education at all ages, and should. It's the best way to exercise your brain. Self educated is even better; hope you have a good library in your town? Librarians usually like to guide people through the journey you seem to be on. A suggested reading list or browsing through the stacks? Give it a try!
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