Oh my bad, I didn't realize that when you started a long condescending explanation of the loan forgiveness program in response to something I said, and started it with "you" that you were actually referring to all the other yous out there that didn't include me... Anyhoos, sorry it hurt your feelings (and I sincerely mean that). I hope you do realize that I was merely trying to explain to you WHY people continue to apply to vet schools, regardless of whether it makes sense for them to or not. Like WTF said, these discussions have been going on and on and on for the past 4 years, with the idea that it would be nice to get the word out there for people considering vet school. But the overwhelming response tends to be "STFU you negative nancy, I'm going no matter what, and your doomsday speak is not helpful." I honestly don't care at all, and actually encourage you to bring up these topics, since continued discussion is a great thing. It's just annoying that just because you've recently stumbled upon this issue, you talk like it must be a novel issue for the forum. It's just not. And it's doubly annoying when you step on the soapbox as "a mature and worldly person, unlike the young 20-something year olds" etc... in delivering this message that everyone already knows. Obviously, there is wisdom to be gained as you live through life in the "real world" and that's very much appreciated, but I think it's the way you went about it that rubbed me the wrong way. But don't worry, it's not like the discussion of this issue is dead. I can assure you it will flare up the next time a newbie says something about how awesome it is that their state school is adding more seats, or that they're going to do fine because they'll specialize or because there's a need for rural/large animal vets, or because they're not going into clinical practice.
