Social Security

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

I disagree.

Once there is a means test it becomes like a welfare program, such as Medicaid, and the beneficiaries start getting treated like shit.

For example, I have Medicare (non means tested). I have observed the way I am treated when I need medical care vs. the way someone on medicaid (means tested) is treated and I want no part of any means testing. Means testing is a good name for it because when you are on a program that is means tested people sure as Hell treat you mean.

you are correct about treatment, perceptions and potential cuts as a result but that is not a good reason to not support a means test. It means that the problem of perception and treatment needs to be addressed.