Look, lots of late boomers aren't boomers at all.
In fact, if you read this thread, you will see plenty who recognize the problem, have voted republican, and can only do so much.
Social (in)security was in place before we were born!
In fact I think that part of the harm done with social security is this generational feuding. It divides families and generations. It is on this thread!
The "greatest generation" didn't have to think too hard about their future, they were the generation that counted on it. The're the most powerful voting block for the last 40 years. And they voted dumbocrat. Late Boomers didn't vote for this stuff. The "greatest generation" did.
Yes, that was Otto Von Bismarck's goal in creating Social Security. Divide and conquer.