I don't think anyone here is questioning the (non-monetary) value of education. The question is, how much debt is reasonable? How and when should it be forgiven?
Should a student take on massive debt in order to attend an Ivy League school? Or should that student realize the family income is only $70K and instead take a good look at a state school?
As a tax payer, with no additional information, I'm less inclined to forgive a debt incurred for buying the luxury education rather than the more practical choice. (Not that I have any say in it.)
Also - public service options to work off that debt?