Reply #1: This is what I always think too...

[RKP5637]

"Taking away the benefits that better-off workers earned would undoubtedly undermine their support for the program. This could set up a situation in which the program could be more easily attacked in the future."

What always strikes me as peculiar are those that think they are immune from everything. I'll admit, I'm not perfect in my thinking, but I do know I'm not enough of a fool to think I'll never be unhealthy or never in need of money. ..but I am amazed at those I know thy don't want to pay social security, they think they will never need it... and especially those I've known that think they don't need health insurance.

SH** happens in life, a lot... but some think they are immune to it...

I have never minded paying social security taxes... if fact, I've often thought, I wish I could pay more into SS tax with some type of reasonable guaranteed return. I've also never had a problem paying taxes to help those older than me. I guess I just believe in working together for all...