California College Woes
As a working-class postal employee, I am appalled that the University of California system is raising its tuition fees by 20%. And according to the Nov. 26 editorial (“Putting the UC System Under the Microscope”), there is even a chance that the rates may be raised again next fall. It doesn’t take an astute social observer to draw the conclusion that these continual raises make it harder for the middle class to send their kids to a quality university.
Being one of those sensitive postal employees who has to live with a barrage of criticism, snide remarks and an overall bitter attitude by the general public, it gives me a sense of vindication to see that the educated, white-collar sector is doing more damage to the social fabric of our nation than any 29-cent stamp ever could.
I have a suggestion for those overpaid thinkers that populate the hallowed halls of our universities: Use one of their research grants to come up with a plan to educate kids with a minimal amount of money and with a high amount of effectiveness.
The Postal Service recently did that. They brought in computers to replace what they called “a deficit work force.”
DAVID MONREAL
Lake Forest
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