Quote Originally Posted by erikd View Post
Mikeg,

This thread has gone slightly off-topic, but in an attempt to bring it back on point, I would like to ask one simple question:

WSU and MSU calculated their tuition increases in full compliance with the new law. WSU and MSU presented their proposed tuition increases to the state for pre-approval before implementation. The state assured WSU and MSU that their proposed tuition increases were allowed within the confines of the new law.

These facts are not in dispute.

Given the facts of the matter, do you agree that WSU and MSU should suffer punitive damages because the Lansing GOP wants to change the law ex post facto?
This reminds me of utility rate increases. It is more or less legalized theft. Here are a couple of links to substantiate what a thirty year ripoff higher education has become. Universities have just become opaque monopolies, but apparently they have plenty of support.

http://http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/education/21costs.html

http://http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/education/03college.html