Why are government loans look down upon?

[cshell2]

@ucbalumnus

With respect to college students considering student loans, it does not look like government loans are looked down upon.

However, in the political arena, some politicians blame government loans for the rising cost of college. Seems exaggerated to say that the $5,500 to $7,500 federal direct loan is the reason that some private colleges cost $70,000 per year, though.

Parent Plus loans maybe. Still a government loan, but only limited by the COA.