Reply #179: so what you are saying is...

[hypocriteslayer]

that you have a selfish interest in the education system. I support anyone who wants to be involved in the educational sytem to make it better, but tha is not a good reason. Not saying you shouldn;t continue being involved, but to be involved , just to make sure you get you SS check in 40 years is not a good reason.

If I were you I would not plan on SS being there when retiement rolls around. Their is no money in the trust fund only IOU's. Once those come due and our children's FICA taxes go from 15.3% to 30% in tip of their taxes and a revolt happoens then what?

On further thought, I shouldn't jump you for wanting to be involved in Educational issues whatever you reasons. At least you care and are trying.