Everyone should have the right to get an education!

The issue I chose to focus on for this week's blog is education and how Obama and Romney differ on the topic. As I was reading the article I agreed and disagreed with some of the points each candidate was making. However, when it came the two discussing higher education, I 100% supported Obama. President Obama is trying to make higher education reachable. Obama believes that everyone should have the chance at a higher education (if they wish to have one of course). He doesn't believe that lack of funds should stop you from getting where you want to go in life; and I agreed with him. President Obama has already made several moves to help students such as creating tax credits for college students and having loans issued from the federal government instead of private banks.  Romney on the other hand, wants to revert back to private banks for student loans which will only end up costing the student more money after they graduate.  Obama’s plan (loans from the federal government instead of private banks) is expected to save about $60 billion over the course of 10 years!  Romney feels that the government shouldn’t be “writing blank checks to universities” because it will only drive the tuition up.  But what if someone cannot get a loan from a private bank?  Does that mean they are now forced to miss out on an education because they cannot afford it?  In my opinion, education shouldn’t be viewed as a privilege (I feel like that is how it’s looked at today) but instead it should be an opportunity.  Anyone wanting to go to school, further their education and have the opportunity to better themselves should be allowed to, even if they have to ask for financial help from the government.