Should College Tuition Be Free?

During the 2016 presidential election, the debate of whether or not college tuition should be free was a popular one. Although none of the candidates who used it as part of their platform were elected, it remains a popular topic of discussion, especially resonating with college-aged students and those who are still recovering from college debt. Additionally, the socio-economic divide is at an all-time high, and much of it is due to college not being accessible to lower-class individuals. In order to lessen the growing socio-economic divide, college tuition should be free. The economic gap in America is growing, causing many colleges to recruit students from upper class families. This way they would not have as many students in their financial
However, they could be more productive and beneficial to society doing things that they are passionate about. Many individuals can relate to sitting in an office, whiling away their days in boredom because they chose a career that they did not love. On the other hand, imagine if these people had chosen a career that they loved, and could put their hearts into. When people love what they are doing it becomes easier to improve the lives of others. They feel satisfied with their own lives and begin to look outward to see what can be done to help the people around
However, taxpayers would likely be paying for at least a portion of the tuition, and since upper class people pay more taxes, it may not benefit them as much in the end. The main reason that free tuition is needed is to benefit the poor and middle classes. But if the side effect is that the upper class is helped too, it does not mean that free college tuition should be dismissed, it just means that more people get an education for