re: #287 PT Barnum

And how did you pay for school? Loans, grants, scholarships?

If you took a loan out was it government guaranteed?

I applaud your achievements. I went through a lot of the same things, and am grateful for the assistance I did get. When my first wife and I were poor as churchmice, WIC was a huge benefit and helped us get out of the hole we were in, when I wanted to go back to school, Pell grants and guaranteed loans were an enormous assistance in allowing me to get a better job and make more money.

I think Mandy’s point about equality of outcome is valid as well. I have no use for those who whine about their situation without being willing to do anything about it. The problem is that often conservatives seem to feel that because some are undeserving and aren’t willing to work, that nobody should get any help. I disagree with that position heartily.

No loan.
No grant.
I worked 30 hours a week, paid my tuition, rent and books from what I earned, did WITHOUT extras like, oh, a TV set, phone service, etc.

It is very easy to figure out the obstacles to getting something done.
The trick to success is to figure out how to overcome those obstacles.