[fooman]

I like everything but the drug benefit. That will rise in cost geometrically and be and abused like every other welfare program since the 60s. The old, non working folks vote and have too much power IMHO.

I know that the last statement will be unpopular, but most older people have plenty of money compared to an 18 old.

Why are we taxing the poor young people to give to relatively older people?

Disclosure: I am 34, but was once 18!

[fooman]

relatively wealthy older people....

[rintense]

I know that the last statement will be unpopular, but most older people have plenty of money compared to an 18 old.

I would respectfully disagree. The average 18 year old has a disposable income much greater than the elderly. They have very little debt. Plus, 18 year olds can usually obtain financial support form their parents, and of course, can go find a job that provides healthcare.

[Salvation]

Disclosure: I am 34, but was once 18!

LOL! Along that line of reasoning, we were all former fetuses!