I've seen plenty of things in museums that made me wonder who was donating a new wing.

There's quite a few youngsters that get into college in much the same way. How much does it cheapen the brand of a reputable college to have substandard students buy their way in? Is that comparable here?

I think that rather strengthens my point, don't you?

Nah, it just means I'm uncouth and don't appreciate their selections.