Letter to the editor: We don't need feel-good legislation

Regarding the article “State university program would offer free education in exchange for staying in Pennsylvania”: First, Sam Bohen, you make me sad! Are you expecting Pennsylvania taxpayers to feel sorry for you because you worked your poor little fingers to the bone over four years? Get real! The $40,000 debt you accumulated is your investment in your future. It’s your skin in the game and represents your choice at an opportunity for a better life through higher education. You are among a group of “fortunates” who will more than likely earn a million dollars more in their lifetime than those less fortunate or who chose another life path. What’s $40,000 compared to that?

Secondly, Gov. Tom Wolf, you make me laugh! May I suggest you focus on raising the achievement level of our K-12 students before giving away more of our money? Your idea of free college education, while noble, will succeed in building a class of “crybabies” rather than self-reliant, motivated and innovative adult citizens.

Pennsylvanians would appreciate less feel-good legislation and regulation from our government. Then we may see more businesses doing business here, attracting and hiring the younger generation.

Tim McGuire

Hempfield