I understand why people might object to tuition fees on a matter of principle, but

[Sir C]

That's a perfectly valid argument, Monty. But alongside that argument you should consider the fact that society itself benefits when young people educate themselves. People don't become doctors, engineers and scientists without a little help.

Smart, educated people invent an awful lot of cool stuff that makes our lives infinitely better. The internet, as an example.

But surely if one's parents cannot afford to send one to university, one can't be considered a gentleman?

Why would you want the common herd to be educated? Surely this will just fill their heads with dangerous ideas?

[World's End Stella]

But surely if one's parents cannot afford to send one to university, one can't be considered a gentleman?

Why would you want the common herd to be educated? Surely this will just fill their heads with dangerous ideas?

That is another argument.

Although slightly more elitist than valid, I think.