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?
So if I saved a bunch of money while I was working, but my neighbor spent it on hookers and blow, I should receive less Social Security?
You didn’t “means test” me when you forced me to pay into Social Security.
Give the damned SS $ to the “old geezer.” It’s HIS money.
Why should we be taking money from struggling young families and sending it to some wealthy geezer who doesn’t truly need it?
Something about fairness...