[adriveatrain]

> making community college and trade school level degrees free

that's a tax on the non-attendees, why should they pay for your education when it significantly raises your earning potential?

[nazgulnarsil]

potentially because the taxes tend to fall on those who benefit hugely from an educated workforce. Not sure I agree with this argument, but it's worth noting the justification so that it can be discussed seriously rather than more confusing arguments.