I'll politely disagree and say you are completely missing the point, if you think that metaphor helps your argument. One debt is both spiritual and inherent, due to our sinful nature...and only one has ever been able to avoid it. The other debt is monetary and is a choice that many choose to take and some choose not to. We are burdening those that chose not to have this debt...with that debt.
The two examples in your metaphor are not a like in any way. As an aside...the 'incapable of paying until later..." is just an excuse. What did a vast majority of those you are championing choose to do during their 'payment pause'? Take vacations and increase their total debt.
Putting that aside, are we in agreement then that if there were a way to forgive the debt, not transfer it, but forgive it which did not harm tax payers, we would both be for it?
I would be "for" anything that puts the burdens on the institutions that have had exponential growth in their administration budget since the Fed took over student loans and offer those loans for highly expensive degrees with little to no chance to find a job that has similar $ value to what they charged.
I would also be "for" any form of debt forgiveness IF those having the loans forgiven had to engage in some sort of job or service that helps their communities. e.g. the Teacher loan forgiveness that I mentioned or perhaps military, etc.
I am not "for" blanket forgiveness just because. BTW, do you know who benefited the most from all of Biden's programs? Professionals with graduate degrees who already have high-paying jobs. There have been numerous reports on this.
