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"It's also about sentimentality. No other generation is as passionate - and therefore as protective - about Social Security as the World War II generation, those Americans now in their 70s and 80s. For that demographic, this debate is about preserving a program that served their generation well and which they hope will be around several decades from now to serve their grandchildren."

It's really about "we're used to the idea of getting hand-outs", 1st proffered by that god called FDR.

Greatest gen, my butt. 1st gen to start milking the system. As well as to teach the younger 1s it's all OK and normal and a RIGHT.

It's really about "we're used to the idea of getting hand-outs", 1st proffered by that god called FDR.

Greatest gen, my butt. 1st gen to start milking the system. As well as to teach the younger 1s it's all OK and normal and a RIGHT.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I have to disagree. This was a generation who did not mind (or at least did not bitch about) making horrific sacrifices for good. I know my mom would. It is just that they still view government as a protector and providor, rather than a leech and a thief. I have a feeling that most of them would be willing to sacrifice AGAIN for the next gen if they thought it was just "one more" they had to make for the long term stability of the kids. The problem is that they have a misplaced trust. Kinda like feeling sorry for the poor beggar on the sidewalk and giving him money, when that poor beggar is actually the one dealing crack to your kid. Motivations, however noble, are no substitute for being wide awake.