Just think, if you supported the disbanding of SS then the rate could be significantly lower. Therefore the double taxation wouldn't be as painful. Would you be willing to sacrifice your lifetime contributions to SS to allow for it to be comletely torn apart?
Also, your double taxation issue is really no issue. Yes, you will pay a direct sales tax which substitutes for the embedded tax in the price of goods you buy anyway. Would you prefer the tax to be visible or hidden?
"...Would you be willing to sacrifice your lifetime contributions to SS to allow for it to be comletely torn apart?..."
Yes, and I have advocated for complete privatization of the system for some time, have been published on the subject. I am 42 years young, and when I retire in 20+ years I don't want to be a burden to my children....either through confiscatory payroll taxation or by looking to them directly for my care and maintenance. I've chosen to live very frugally now, paying the taxes extorted from me, and providing for my own retirement in gross total.
Great question. I'm almost 54, but I would do it in a heartbeat if I were able. I think anyone under 45 who doesn't, isn't thinking clearly and those over 45 would also still probably be better off if they had their own money to invest from this point forward.