From Holden Thorpe’s Editorial in the May 8, 2025 issue of #Science , quoting Danielle Allen, #Harvard Professor of Political ‘Science’, #Democracy and #Philosophy who argues for a new “‘horizontal’ relationship between #universities and the #American people - one that is based on mutual respect and reciprocity. She also makes a compelling call for universities to do a better job of expressing appreciation for the support of #HigherEducation in the decades since #WorldWar2.”
Does this new Trump negotiated ‘social contract’ also turn the tables on #VeteransDay , so that instead of thanking veterans for their (federally funded) service, *veterans* and those in active duty thank #TaxPayers - especially those wearing #MAGA hats - for paying their #military salaries and funding the #MilitaryIndustrialComplex ? 
Regarding #American government support for #HigherEducation , progressive countries such as #Scotland and #Germany have made #university #education FREE, whereas the average cost to #American families has more than tripled since the 60s - AFTER adjusting for #inflation. https://www.bestcolleges.com/research/college-costs-over-time/#college-tuition-costs-over-time