December 18, 2008 10:03AM 

# Short on Funds? Maybe Skip the Massage 

By [Neal McCluskey](https://www.cato.org/people/neal-mccluskey) 

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Just when you’re ready to feel sorry about the [terrible treament ](https://www.cato.org/2008/12/03/college-affordability-whining-doesnt-measure-up/)colleges and their students receive at the hands of cheapskate legislators and economic downturns, you see the pampering they’re receiving [from other hands](http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/12/18/finals). It almost makes you not want to [send them ](https://www.cato.org/2008/12/12/bye-bye-budget-witch/)your hard-earned cash.

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