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To: Lane3 who wrote (678)6/11/2005 12:57:33 PM
From: richardred  Respond to of 544095
 
>I also think we'd be better off if the government got out of the insurance business and we we converted SS into a welfare program, one with only basic benefits based on need, not a middle class retirement program,

I think your on the right track.

There is an incentive for people on the system to try an get off.

Earned income credit is one and child tax credit. I know there are flaws, but more improvements can be made.



To: Lane3 who wrote (678)6/11/2005 1:31:14 PM
From: Constant Reader  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 544095
 
Rules of politics: Middle-class retirement programs get votes. Welfare programs lose votes. Thus, the fierce opposition to changing Social Security: change the program and lose voter support. Lose voter support and legislators start cutting benefits for the poor.


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