Reply #34: I am sorry but you clearly do not understand Social Security.

[jtown1123]

Any cut will start the unravelling of a popular program. As it is now, SS is universal. Any cuts will weaken the program's funding and public support. Food stamps get cut all the time, why? Because it is a form of welfare. Means testing, price indexing, and other suggested changes will turn Social Security into welfare, therefore easier for Republicans to cut. There is no reason to cut Social Security. It works, it is solvent ( will need some tweaking i.e. raising the FICA Cap before 2037) but no drastic changes are necessary. 75% of the American public does not want Social Security cuts. I guess you think we should keep giving the top 2% massive tax cuts?