Federal and state government should fund Higher Education especially in these economic times. Dollars should be spent more in this area because it will help with innovation, which in turn can help turn the economy around. Its a proven fact that when the economy is bad more entrepreneurs emerge. America is the land of innovation many contributors to our economy advancement were products of CUNY. An example of how CUNY changed lives can be thought of when you think of the success of New York Jews it was a great education outlet for them and the same can apply for current immigrants. People have obtained the American dream through CUNY with its flaws and all
Carolina, brought up an excellent point in class about taking away finanical aid from the students that abuse it. If the government is looking to cut education spending it should be for those individuals, but not for those who need it the most and keep their GPA intact.
