Through out time, man have always tried to acquire a higher sense of learning to better themselves or succeed in an ever changing world. As Meiklejohn points out, we as Americans, have gotten used to the concept that going to a university, will result in a well paying job. Never rationalizing that by doing so, we are not focusing on the common greater good. I agree to this statement, due to the fact that free enterprise does not actually spread the wealth evenly and gigantic corporations pay little, or no attention to the needs of the poor. Before continuing, let me clarify my reasoning for believing why the massive corporations do little for the common good.
Corporations are here to make money.
And enable for them to make money they must hire people which they feel is capable of the position. This is where, in my opinion, discrimination falls into play. In the selection process for these jobs, people who are in charged of human resources, make their selection based on what university the applicants graduated from. Instead of the fact, whether the applicant is capable of handling the job. This is what fuels the thought, that a well paying job is attainable if you attend an expensive university, and not the actual education you receive.