> we look down upon trades in the UK a little sometimes. Being a tradesman is a completely valid choice that I believe is equal with a more academic route. Sam

> we look down upon trades in the UK a little sometimes. Being a tradesman is a completely valid choice that I believe is equal with a more academic route. Same here in the US, but you're right, it's an honorable job and nothing wrong with it. > allowing people financial help to study improves the whole country, especially being that every family can afford to send their children In the US we already have that as a system. See: FAFSA/Pell Grants. Those with low incomes already do receive free/subsidized college education. These "new" proposals say that _everyone_ regardless of income can get free money for college. So in that way it's really just a giveaway for the middle/upper class. Considering that, the argument that it will help the poor doesn't hold water for me. > Your point hasn't swayed me, but it has made me consider the 'other side' at least so thank you. Same here, appreciate debating with someone respectfully even if opinions are different.