Why protest now?

Dear Greek university student, Why are you protesting now? After all, private universities in Greece is nothing new. I remind you that they have been in operation for well over a hundred years is it that now you feel your degrees from public universities will be undervalued?

This is less than logical. In fact, it's illogical.

Why not put your time and energy into fixing what is broke (ie. public universities) instead of worrying about something that may or may not happen with the new government regulations regarding education?

By your very action's you show that your public degrees are ALREADY undervalued . What's more, you know it. Perhaps that's the reason for your insecurities, hmmmmm?

Private universities will be a benefit to all of us. They will give the economy a much needed boost of investment. They will attract students from other parts of the world - again an economic benefit. Why shouldn't Greece become an importer of those needing education instead of being an exporter?

Private universities will attract corporate infusion of capital for research and co-operation between government and business - a much needed relationship if Greece is to regain any competitiveness at all.

Perhaps you enjoy seeing the net loss of jobs and finishing your public university degrees only to enter a shrinking job market? Just what good are your degrees if there are know jobs when you finish school? Perhaps you don't realize it or maybe you haven't had basic economics yet, but the two are intricately related.

Grow up. Stop playing the political party game and look to see what's best for your country for a change.

In the long run, you'll be glad you did.