Rising Costs of Education and Real Estate

The discussion highlights the significant changes in the costs of education and real estate over the decades, particularly in California. The narrative underscores how tuition for public education has become prohibitively expensive for the majority, such that only the wealthy can afford quality education without incurring debt. For example, while attending the University of California in the early 1970s cost around $848 a year, today's rates are dramatically higher, making a college education out of reach for many middle-class families. This economic shift reflects a broader societal betrayal of the younger generation's opportunity to succeed.