Education is a fundamental human right, we’re told. So why does it cost so much? Practically-President Bernie Sanders is on the case, and he’s going to fix it:

3,800%. That's how much the cost of four-year public college has increased since 1964. In that time, how many bright young people gave up the chance at a college education because they couldn't afford it? We will make public colleges and universities tuition-free. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) May 16, 2019

Wow! 3,800%? That’s a lot. Where did it all go so wrong, Bernie?

We’re listening …

For those who'd rather not click the link. There's a reason he didn't pick 1965. pic.twitter.com/wpUGKXbQEe — Carl Paulus (@CarlPaulus) May 17, 2019

Theeeeeere it is.

In a stunningly crazy coincidence, that’s also the year the government got involved in the student loan business. #GovtMakesEverythingMoreExpensive — StillHere (@MVPTB12) May 17, 2019

And amazingly enough, the federal government started guaranteeing student loans in 1965. Coincidence? I think not. — Jonathan Bastian (@JFBastian67) May 17, 2019

So obviously, the solution is for the government to get even more involved.