Student Protests

The Labour government, so I understand, introduced tuition fees for students.  The Lib Dems promised to get  rid of the fees if they got into government, but they didn't.  In fact they joined a coalition with the Conservative Party.  Student fees were changed slightly and made fair - but not in the eyes of the students who seem unwilling to listen to what has been explained by Paddy Ashdown and others.  Then to the shame of Britain they protest violently.
Student Protests

Whether or not it will be published, I have no idea, but I sent the following letter by email to the Guardian Newspaper:

I live in La Crosse, Wisconsin and work part time for the University of Wisconsin here in La Crosse, and I'm familiar with the fees students pay for their education in America.  Students in Britain do not pay anywhere near the same amount, yet they protest violently because of fees introduced by a Labour government and changed slightly by the present government.  They may have a right to protest, but because of the way in which they have been behaving, to the shame of Britain, I would suggest that the government TRIPPLE their fees.  These yobs do not deserve an education, so if they want one let them pay BIG time.  If they want to get violent then let them join the army where they will learn discipline and right way to conduct themselves.

 

As I have stated elsewhere, student fees in America are an arm, a leg, and your first born.  Students in Britain are lucky in comparison to students in other countries where fees apply, most especially in the USA.  Violent protests serve only to anger me to the extent that I strongly feel that their fees should be increased yet again, because these students do not deserve an education.  What they really need is a good kick in the rear by a drill sergeant!