Rojda: "It is not fair that even very basic jobs now often require a college degree. Jobs such as filing papers or answering phones are really quite simple, and it is absurd that employers insist on applicants attending college in order to apply for those jobs."
Miguel: "But the job market is so tight now that employers will have their choice of applicants, so they can choose whichever requirements they like and still be able to find applicants for the position."
Which of the following describes the main point of contention between Rojda and Miguel?
A)Whether it is necessary to have a college degree to obtain certain jobs.
B)Whether certain jobs are difficult enough to require a college degree.
C)Whether jobs such as answering phones are really as simple as Rojda claims.
D)Whether employers are justified in requiring a college degree for certain jobs.
E)Whether the requirements to obtain simple jobs have increased in recent years.

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The main point of contention between Rojda and Miguel is whether employers are justified in requiring a college degree for certain jobs. Miguel believes that employers can impose any requirements they want, while Rojda feels that it is absurd to require a college degree for a job that can be performed by a less educated individual.

Rojda: "It Is Not Fair That Even Very Basic Jobs