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To: Katherine Derbyshire who wrote (43020)3/4/2001 4:24:26 PM
From: michael97123  Respond to of 70976
 
"I suspect most white-collar professionals wouldn't mind lifting the age to 70. I suspect most blue-collar laborers
would mind a great deal."

My friend Tom the construction worker is practically crippled. He has 7 years to go until he gets to 62 and early retirement under SS. He probably will get disabililty first. The age shouldn't be raised without Tom's consent. And as far as white-collar folks, i don't see 70 year olds being recruited. And many white collar folks never make big bucks.



To: Katherine Derbyshire who wrote (43020)3/4/2001 5:00:06 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Respond to of 70976
 
OT SS

When SS was implemented, we did not have people living to age 120 and many living to be centenarians. This is a trend which is only growing greater. I see no other alternative but to adjust the system to fit with the times.

BK


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