<p>I was just thinking that taking orientation money and essentially humiliating a student in pubic might be particularly harsh, even in consideration of the rules and an uncaring system. It’s also that while “it’s nothing new,” it certainly is news when you put a human face on it and not just a general overview. Not to mention, losing a parent and the rest, all while trying to hold your head above water seems to be particularly praise-worthy.</p>
<p>And while I am sure it is a can of worms, a pandora’s box or both… But if all those who attended the state supported schools actually paid taxes in some way, perhaps the system wouldn’t be in nearly as bad of shape as it is - so much so that a story like this isn’t newsworthy at all.</p>