I had a senior make a remark to me, that made me think more on this issue. With all the talk of Social Security, it is making the recipients of it feel like they shouldn't be getting it. They have paid into the program for years, and they also pay into medicare.
I don't agree with those who think they ought to raise the age of Seniors. They shouldn't have to work longer to be able to draw their benefits. For one thing, after you get past the age of 60 in this country, employers do not want you. They have laws to protect Seniors from being discriminated against, but they aren't effective. Fellow employees are often cruel to them. [It will be interesting to see what will happen when they get old. ]
I know several people who are old enough to draw their Social Security, and they work every day. They are very effective workers with good work ethics. There are Seniors who need to retire when they are old enough due to health issues. At least they are trying to stick it out, and are not drawing any disability yet.
The solution to the Social Security problem? I think that a flat tax should be added to support it. Also, workers ought to be able to pay more into Social Security if they wish to through their employers. I think that it should be set up where the money from the fund shouldn't be able to be spent by Congress or any Agency of the Federal Government.
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