“Do you care to explain your remarks about senior citizens?”
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Was wondering if you had the same comments when YOUR parents/grandparents were collecting their SS?
After all, the US Govt has withheld 15% of my dollars for some 50+ years with the ‘promise’ it was like an ‘investment’ in my future or some such excuse.
Yes, the people that have managed to ‘dip in the system’ by working most of their lives NOT paying into the fund, or us supporting some 25 yo drunk or druggie should be looked into and stopped but that doesn’t appear likely.
Maybe that is where you should be venting your ‘anger’.
Other than my USN pay, the ONLY money I have EVER received from the GOV was/is my SS. As to taxes, I have normally owed and even there a refund was just getting MY money back.
I have ALWAYS worked and never did get involved in the ‘earned income’ BS or whatever kind of giveaway program these POLS come up with to make sure they keep their lazy butts in office forever.
So what is your point?
Mine is that a waiter expecting a 15% tip (minimum) feels entitled, just like a senior citizen feels entitled to their check from the government (for the reasons you outlined - “investment”, “promise”, etc).
The feeling of entitlement is exactly the same.
I think you agree with me.