It should be noted that Reagan's argument was against taxpayers subsidizing four-credit courses on organizing demonstrations, not intellectual curiosity and cer

It should be noted that Reagan's argument was against taxpayers subsidizing four-credit courses on organizing demonstrations, not intellectual curiosity and certainly not the private pursuit of intellectual curiosity. Governor Reagan would have had no issue with a private institution like Harvard offering whatever courses it liked. Public funding for education can improve its quality and access, but it always comes with strings attached. And for good reason: taxpayers deserve accountability and transparency where public money is spent.