"Reagan’s education advisor, Roger A. Freeman stated, “We are in danger of producing an educated proletariat. That’s dynamite! We have to be selective on who we

"Reagan’s education advisor, Roger A. Freeman stated, “We are in danger of producing an educated proletariat. That’s dynamite! We have to be selective on who we allow [to go through higher education].” This belief has shaped higher education to become a privilege of the upper class, with tuition serving as a barrier to those from working-class backgrounds. When Reagan became president, he continued his efforts to dismantle the public education system, targeting federal aid to students. " from: https://newuniversity.org/2023/02/13/ronald-reagans-legacy-the-rise-of-student-loan-debt-in-america/ https://newuniversity.org/2023/02/13/ronald-reagans-legacy-t... I think it was also retribution against college kids deferring the Vietnam war draft. The student deferment was supposed to be a rich-only loophole.. OTOH, Carter pardoned Vietnam war draft dodgers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proclamation_4483#:~:text=Jimmy%20Carter%20promised%20during%20his,offer%20amnesty%20to%20deserters%2C%20however https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proclamation_4483#:~:text=Jimm.... (I foresee a similar decision needing to be made in Russia soon..)