re: A couple of fabulous pieces on the decline of meritocracy in America.

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You're not wrong. But colleges alone can't undo the work done over the last 60 years to place a good portion of the population reliant upon sources other than their own initiative. Of which you need to participate in the meritocracy.

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The poor can have free education, through college while having rent, day care and food paid.

Its never been easier for the poor to advance. They prefer to stay where they are.