Is Student Loan Forgiveness a Discussable Topic?

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The discussion centers on whether student loan forgiveness qualifies as a suitable topic for conversation, given its political implications in the U.S. Participants express uncertainty about its classification as "politics" and reference existing threads on similar subjects. The relevance of student loan forgiveness as a mainstream news item is acknowledged, highlighting its contentious nature. There is a suggestion to utilize an existing thread for related discussions. The conversation ultimately reflects the complexities of discussing politically charged topics within the forum.
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Not sure if it's considered "politics" and thus not allowed for a thread topic.

It's a very relevant mainstream news item so would love to be able to chat about it.
 
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It does seem like a political hot button in the US at least. And isn't there already a thread about it?
 
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Were you planning on using the word "should"? That's a good sign it's political.
 
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By the way, have you ever posted a physics topic here?
 
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berkeman said:
And isn't there already a thread about it?
If so, I'll use that one. Thanks.
 
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