The very thought of free education sounds like a great idea. But while it may be a game changer, it could just another empty promise made by another president looking to raise his poll numbers.

Just because it sounds pleasant doesn’t make it so. Granted what President Barack Obama proposed during the State of the Union address was historical by all definitions, but too many have embraced the idea of free community college far too quickly.

The question remains–who is going to pay for it?

It’s not a hard question and the answers are evident in so many ways. Just follow the money.

Without a doubt, the burden of this load will fall on taxpayers.

Right now, community college education is free for the poorest students throughout the nation and the cost of their education is covered by federal Pell Grants.

Seven out of 10 students pay less than $1,000 per year for community college tuition, and nearly two out of five students have grants that cover their entire tuition bill.

This new proposal will just put additional burden on the middle-class who already forced to pay high taxes to begin with.

Another area of concern is whether or not the plan will actually work. There is no evidence to show that it will be successful.

We shouldn’t have to endure another promise that will only take more money out of the hands of our country. If taxes are destined to get higher, then this sucks the life out of the proposal. Then free is not free at all; everything comes with a price.

What the president’s plan shows is how out touch the president is. For years we have witnessed taxpayers’ money wasted on pointless policies that do not benefit the American people. And now he has a proposed a new plan that will take years before it goes in effect.

When is it going to end?

Instead of giving free community college education, direct the money somewhere else, for a better cause.

Like bettering the quality of community colleges by offering more classes and programs, and improving services — longer library hours, state-of-the-art programs and equipment– and adding more employment resources to prepare students for the workforce before they graduate.

With all that we know, we shouldn’t believe that any of this is going to work. Free does a not mean free if someone else has to pay for it. It may sound harsh “but” it’s the truth.

So, with all due respect, Mr. President, next time find another idea that can help real Americans because cannot carry one more burden than they already have.