More obstacles, worse prizes and a Sharknado: Why I believe in student loan forgiveness

Indulge me for a moment, friends, as I tell you a story: Once upon a time there was a kingdom whose subjects were told of a possibly brighter future, one that was attainable if they committed to finishing a race with a pricey entrance fee. Some subjects could easily afford this fee, but for those who couldn’t, the kingdom said, “We got you! We’ll give you a loan, but we’re going to add a series of obstacles on your route, depending on how much help we give you. Good luck!”