Free education for all

I'm a proponent for free higher education for everyone. I don't think it's fair for a high school student to have limited resources just because their parents can't afford to pay for college and like I have mentioned it before, I envy those students who have parents who can easily pay for their tuition and don't acknowledge that. I also don't think it's fair for a college student to work multiple jobs to pay off their tuition and as a result, struggle to do well in class.

Despite financial and personal adversity, I realize I am VERY fortunate to come to this University. There are times when I forget about this and don't take advantage of all the resources on campus. However, with the budget increase, it's been really frustrating to do so. Most of the libraries are closed now and sometimes, it's really hard to find a seat in stacks. Not to mention the fact that many departments are beginning to limit enrollment. When I think about it, it's so ironic to consider that the best public university in the world has to face these issues. Today has been pretty hectic with these protests going around campus. Protesters have been crowding around Wheeler and blocking Doe library and police have resorted coming into the buildings and convincing them to come out.
While I support the cause, there are some things I don't agree upon.
1) There are some individuals in this protest that are intimidating others to join their cause. Don't fucking judge anyone and call them out just because they're not standing with you.
2) Don't pull fire alarms in the buildings and disrupt other people who I'm sure would LOVE to join you but can't. By pulling multiple fire alarms, you're not only wasting the fire department's time but you're wasting MORE money that could go towards the University.
3) Protest but don't be an inconvenience to anyone to the point that they don't believe in the cause of this movement because that's how some people are feeling right now.
4) Blocking the entrance of Wheeler and Doe library forces the university to still pay for those teachers who were not able to teach in those buildings today.

I support the cause but don't support some the actions that are being taken.

BUT..for those people who don't think a budget increase would be that big of a deal in comparison to paying for private school, there's a REASON why people don't go to private school. Granted, most of prestigious private schools offer financial aid but sometimes that's not even enough. There's always those students in the gray line and don't assume that someone who has all their tuition completely paid for in a University is going to be 'set'.

Cal is one of those few universities in the world who value hard work despite financial adversity. However, those ideas are beginning to slip. I just hope these protests will be worth it.