The other day I was having a discussion with my brother about software and free software. Somehow I said I like it when software is free. Since he is a programmer and likes to get paid to program, he said "education should be free." I think I might agree with him.
I previously talked about higher education, specifically how it was more about being human than about job training. With that in mind, shouldn't it be free? If everyone should get healthcare, I think everyone should get an education.
But wait! How would I get paid? I haven't really thought this through the whole way. But there are some possibilities. Taxes? Does that count? Ok, how about patronage? That would be the best option. Another option would be sponsors. Faculty could pick up sponsors and wear the logos on shirts and stuff. If this happens, I would like Red Bull to be my first sponsor. Or maybe some coffee shop.
