One of my concerns for today's college students and recent grads is that with the increasing unemployment rates, the only options open to them will be Americorp or some other governmental position. Further, the carrot the President has proposed to pay for college tuition (by forgiveness of student loan debt) in return for "community service" may be overwhelmingly appealing to a 22-year old who is unable to find a job in the private sector. I would love to hear the opinions of the college students and grads on the above-referenced proposal as well as compulsory "community service" floated by our current administration. What do you think about being led or controlled in such a manner rather than being free to make your own decision?

It is so encouraging to read a thoughtful, well-written article by a twenty-something obvious student of history. Keep on speaking to your generation and ours will do what we can to support you!!