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I'll grant you that going into debt is a lot less likely to outright kill you or give you PTSD than going into the military, but going into debt is absolutely not safer than moving to the EU countries that offer it, and advocating for it over going abroad, given what the student loan industry has turned into, seems honestly kinda irresponsible.
Going to the EU for education for free without ties probably wouldn't be feasible. Has its own costs and challenges outside of tuition as well. If someone can do it then maybe it's a valid option but I doubt it's common.
Getting an education doesn't have to be $100k of debt like some people rack up. Something like $10k or $20k is feasible to pay off in a few years if the education gets the person a good career. Well worth it if the debt is limited and results in better employment. Should it be cheaper or government funded? Sure, but people have to decide their best move based on their current options.
It's also reasonable to go into a trade like plumbing or welding.