Letter to the editor: Student loan forgiveness is a destructive policy

I went to college so I could get a job that would provide an adequate standard of living and enable me to pay my bills. Today’s culture has apparently hoodwinked a huge number of people into attending college to pursue unmarketable majors, and worse, amass outlandish student debt they can’t repay.

Currently, 40 million Americans owe the federal government $1.6 trillion, or an average of $40,000 per person for student loans. The Biden administration has forgiven 725,000 borrowers $17 billion in loans and recently deferred student loan payments again until Aug. 31.

Facing a tough election in November, this administration, at the urging of prominent Democrats such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, is contemplating action that would 1) extend suspension of federal student loan payments beyond the election or 2) greatly expand the student loan forgiveness program.

America is experiencing record-high inflation caused mainly by profligate government spending. Rather than helping those with student loans find employment, Democrats are trying to buy their votes with yet another handout funded by taxpayers.

Student-loan forgiveness rewards irresponsible behavior. Those who paid for their own education or chose not to go to college should not be on the hook for this massive expense. Call Sen. Bob Casey and tell him to block this legislation. Further, work and vote to defeat any candidate who supports this destructive policy.

Jane Tower

Murrysville