I don't pretend to be an expert on this issue but instead of allowing private investment in Social Security why not raise the limits on say IRA's so it would encourage people could save more for their retirement? Just a thought...
This isn't really about giving people choices or about a superior return on their investment (although those are both factors). The idea here is create a permanent class of Republican voters. Voters whose retirment depends entirely on the performance of the stock market are far more likely to vote Republican.
What if, after MY money has been extorted by the fed, I dont have ANY extra for my IRA?
How bout just letting me spend my money as i see fit, and invest in my own future???