Walt, I realize I’m screwed here.
I just want to feel like I’m not on welfare until I collect what I’ve paid in.
If we means test Social Security and Medicare benefits, then we could provide adequate benefits for the seniors who really need them without crippling the younger folks who are trying to support the system. Young people have some needs, too, like feeding and educating their children.
Why should we be taking money from struggling young families and sending it to some wealthy geezer who doesn't truly need it?