[Bob Ireland]

***What did it cost the taxpayer?***

What did it cost me for years when I worked? Of course, that has nothing to do with this post.

[Maigrey]

Tell you what Bob.... When I was working (and haven't for the past 2 years)... my coverage, when you figure in my portion (for me and the spouse, no kids) and the employer was $800/month.
This was with a Fortune 500 Global Medical company.

Your assumption is that you're entitled to it. Sure. You paid into it. Fifteen years though - you're getting more out of it than you paid into the corrupt ponzi scheme. That's the nature of the con game. It's Lies, D*mn lies, and statistics.

It's a tax, and nothing more. That social contract was broken back in the 60s.

Me? I've been paying into it since I was 17 - and know for a fact that it won't be there when I am even close to retirement.