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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (375250)	3/27/2008 2:10:30 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578633

"How many people are planning for their retirement with the assumption that SS will not be there?" Me, for one. Your point?

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (375250)	3/27/2008 6:54:22 PM
From: SilentZ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578633

>a) It's 6.2% out of the employee's paycheck and 6.2% out of the employer's paycheck, for a grand total of 12.4%. Oh right, I'm thinking more than just SS. >b) I don't get why liberals complain about not paying enough taxes. "The IRS takes both checks and money orders!" - Bush The system does not work if it's on a voluntary basis. It should be clear why that is. >How many people are planning for their retirement with the assumption that SS will not be there? Why is this relevant? -Z