[The Antiyuppie]

I am tired of numbers like #25. Many of the taxes I paid were paid in money that was actually worth something, not today’s money, and certainly not in the next decade’s money.

If the government wants out of the deal, I’m OK with that. I would like all of my money back, adjusted for inflation and paid with the proceeds of the investments that I would have made at the time I was taxed, to the present. Thank you.

[TomGuy]

I am tired of numbers like #25. Many of the taxes I paid were paid in money that was actually worth something, not today’s money, and certainly not in the next decade’s money.

Agree. And if the former average interest rate (6%) were applied, the amount for each individual would be much more.

I did a calculation years ago using 6% average interest applied to the combined social security paid in by employer and individual during a 40-year work career. The result was well over $1 million if inflation were also calculated in.

[Lakeshark]

I would like all of my money back, adjusted for inflation and paid with the proceeds of the investments that I would have made at the time I was taxed, to the present.

That would be nice, but................I'd just take the money back if that's what they offered. Period. Just get out of my wallet.