Social Security

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

That so people are indifferent and ignorant about so many important issues which affect them does not surprise me. They know everything about Beyonce and the Kardashians and will talk sports all day.

SS works for the people in a basic way. What is devastating is the virtual disappearance of private pension.

Precisely.

Yes the assumption that everybody is responsible and smart enough to prepare for old age on their own is as foolish as the assumption that everyone is too stupid.

The question to ponder is this; Are selfish and callous enough to let those who failed to prepare, or for whatever reason simply could not, perish?