CarrieByTheSea

A college degree demonstrates: 1. Ability to learn. 2. Ability to follow through. 3. Acquisition of advanced knowledge. Those without a degree may possess all of the above and more; a degree merely proves it more readily and easily. Now, advanced degrees (masters, doctorate, etc.) are another matter. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin

You're cute. So, That is a really bad argument--easily refutable. But, your point was how to respond to your friend, thus I will not digress: Yes, I would tell him to STFU. Your livelihood is none of his damn business. You do what you can, where you can, and otherwise what you have to do. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin

Concur. How very Libertarian of you, lefty. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin

Ava Cado "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin