[justlurking]

I haven’t gotten any checks nor are my hands dirty. Other people created that mess, just leaving it to me and my children and grandchildren to fix; however, I don’t see the slightest inclination of the federal government to reduce the amount of debt they are accumulating, so you can raise SS taxes 21% or whatever arbitrary amount you like, and it won’t do a bit of good until spending is brought under control...and it won’t be, until there is a thorough political revolution in this once-great nation!

If you offered to accept a 16% decrease in your benefits (once you start receiving Social Security), I would have applauded you. But, I notice you didn't make that offer.

The other problems with federal government spending are an entirely different discussion. I agree with you, but it's separately financed via other taxes, which can be mitigated various ways.

However, the Social Security payroll tax starts from the first dollar, and for about half the taxpayers -- it's the only federal tax they pay (other than gasoline and Medicare taxes). And, I'm not personally willing to take the cavalier attitude of "go ahead and raise taxes on my children".

[notdownwidems]

If you offered to accept a 16% decrease in your benefits (once you start receiving Social Security), I would have applauded you. But, I notice you didn't make that offer.

You did read the part where I said I was not receiving social security benefits, didn't you? To answer your question, I would be lad to accept a 16% or whatever other arbitrary percentage decrease you can name if and when I ever get any benefits, because x dollars - 16%is much better than $0, which is what we are going to get if these irresponsible thieves keep on as they are doing.