[Howlin]

or do we self-sacrifice now so the younger folk have a better opportunity?

Meaning what? Should we "self-sacrifice" our elders?

All that "theory" is nice -- and I agree with some of it -- but try to live in the world we are in and the situation we are in -- in other words, you play the cards you're dealt.

I'm sure there is somebody in your family who is receiving SS. Try to think about them, eh?

[k2blader]

Meaning what? Should we "self-sacrifice" our elders?

There's got to be a way to grandfather out the system. You think family, churches, and charities can't help our elders in place of SS?

All that "theory" is nice -- and I agree with some of it -- but try to live in the world we are in and the situation we are in -- in other words, you play the cards you're dealt.

Do you agree or not that SS is a socialist program? If so, are you willing to live with that and pass it on to future generations?

I'm sure there is somebody in your family who is receiving SS. Try to think about them, eh?

I think in one way you understand the "theory". Families should be providing for family members rather than taxpayers providing for all.

[k2blader]

but try to live in the world we are in and the situation we are in -- in other words, you play the cards you're dealt.

BTW, can't help but puzzle a bit over this. It’s a strange attitude for a conservative to have. What if our predecessors had said this about slavery, or women not having the right to vote? Conservatism strives for excellence, not mediocrity. And it doesn’t have to be accomplished in a day.