Forgive us our student loan debt by Susan Thistlewaite

"Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) Forgiving debt is a moral issue. Forgiving some of the worst of this student debt is crucial literally to save this American generation."

"The American economy is also trapped in this cycle of more student borrowing and the mounting student loan debt. ‘Is this the next big credit bubble?’ asks The Economist. What happens to our fragile economy when this next house of cards comes tumbling down?"

"The #Occupy movement is part of this student debt crisis, both in terms of those who owe, and how some may choose do deal with their debt unless Congress acts responsibly."

"None of those calling for action on mounting student loan debt debates that there is a crisis. The division is over how to act: call for legislative action, or take action yourself. Those graduates I talked to on Michigan Avenue are being hurt from the huge burden of their debt, and they were despairing that their elected representatives would actually do anything to help them."

"Currently, I’m advocating debt forgiveness. It is the moral thing to do and it is the right civic thing to do. This is what Jesus actually meant; real debts, real debtors, forgiving and forgiven. This is what government is actually about—of the people, by the people, for the people. We still have a chance to show young people that democracy can work for the common good."

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