That is EXACTLY what will happen. Mark my words. Why? How many people depend on Social Security vs. those who have properly saved or have a set retirement outside of SS?
Imagine yourself a politician, ask the question, and roll the dice.
Here is how I believe they will get away with it.
The Stock Market is going to CRASH. There is no doubt. Its "gains" since 2008 are fictitious because of $4.5 Trillion transferred in Federal Reserve "Quantitative Easing" fake money.
When everyone's retirement is in jeopardy, then a "solution" will be raised.