Yes, I did the same thing. And no, it didn't help. But, collectively, we are still responsible for the outcome. And collectively, we have to act to address the problem.
So take you 'boomers are responsible for all the leftist policies' and SHOVE IT!
This really doesn't help. I know you didn't want Social Security or Medicare. But, if you haven't already retired, you will probably be doing so soon -- and will be collecting benefits then.
The question is: are you willing to participate in the solution? In the case of Social Security, the only choices are raise taxes by 21%, or reduce benefits by 16%. And that has to be done THIS YEAR. Next year, the impact will be worse.
Yes, Social Security is a raw deal for a lot of people. Since I was at the top end of the wage scale, I'd have to live until about 130 to collect enough benefits to exceed the current value of my contributions.
But, the ONLY way I can even collect what I'm being promised is to raise taxes even further on my children. They are already struggling to set aside anything for emergencies, much less retirement -- because they have to pay Social Security taxes to fund MY check.
I'm willing to take a reduction in my benefits, so that my kids aren't subjected to a tax increase. I didn't ask for the benefit increase -- I couldn't even vote back in the 70's when it happened. But, I still consider myself responsible, as soon as I cash that check.