jonny5
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- Libertarian
I've long felt SS's upcoming shortfalls need to be tackled and ASAP. I've also been of the opinion SS should be tackled from various directions in in various ways (and did I say ASAP). It doesn't need to collapse and the burden of shoring it up doesn't need to happen in only one way. Smaller modifications, from multiple directions, would go a long way if implemented ASAP.
I think bipartisan support might be able to be found on this topic.
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The only bipartisan support I could see happening would be raising the payroll tax and kicking the can some more. Democrats will not allow cuts, and Republicans will not allow progressive taxation.
The best thing that could be done, for me, is opt me out. No tax, no benefit. I can take care of myself. As there are millions of people who also can take care of themselves, the whole program should be phased out at the federal level and let people and states come up with better solutions. Probably a combination of welfare for those who make bad choices, and either opt out or public savings accounts for responsible people.
The purpose of govt is to defend life and liberty, not income support.