Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many today would argue that higher education is a basic right that should extend to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. In my opinion, I largely disagree since there is more value in improving the relationships between social classes. Supporters of

this

policy point out that every taxpayer is entitled to equal treatment. Those who are wealthy typically receive little financial support from the

government

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they have earned a prestigious scholarship.

However

,

such

families pay taxes at far higher rates than the average citizen. They have contributed greatly to the federal budget and it is only just that they should receive an equal allocation of their share of

government

disbursement for university. Without financial aid, these individuals may feel they are being unfairly treated simply because they are more successful.

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the argument above, I would generally side with those who believe a system that takes into account financial differences is more sustainable. If average families are not allocated the majority of funding for higher education,

then

they may not be able to attend these schools at all.

This

risk does not exist for the more affluent. Over time,

this

could have dire ramifications on society. The general populace might feel that upward social mobility is nearly impossible and become demotivated. They may

also

begin to resent the

government

and higher classes, creating the conditions for social unrest. In conclusion, despite calls for fairness under the law, certain distinctions should be made for the betterment of society on the whole.

Government

policy should be aimed at equality of opportunity rather than a reductive understanding of equality.