~ by Rebecca M. Townsend, Ph.D.
"Post-Social Security ěreform:î picture a 35-year old couple going to a convenience store on payday, putting part of their paychecks toward their Social Scratch Tickets.Ý Social Scratch Tickets have replaced Social Security cards. While still resembling the old cards, they now have a small gray bar workers scratch when they retire. Fast-forward to retirement: the couple eagerly scratches off their tickets.ÝěTry Next Time,î each card reads.Ý Workersí wages no longer help seniors.
Carsí safety belts protect us during crashes. Social Security cards are safety belts, not scratch tickets. Mr. Bush wants us to gamble on senior citizen safety. If we make $90K/year or less, we part with a small percent so seniors donít starve.ÝIím tired of Mr. Bush only looking out for those who only look out for themselves. You might NOT be a winner with his scheme. To ěante upî as Mr. Kristoff (2/5/05) would like, why not lift the $90K cap? Share the wealth, don't squander it."
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