[sageb1]

"Who is going to take care of us when you're all gone, and we have no Social Security even though we've paid in all our working lives, and then our kids will have to take care of us."

How was it done before SS, which is a fairly recent program?

[LibertyRocks]

You either saved yourself, or your kids had to take you in. The point is, they will continue to take more and more out of my paychecks to cover the rising payout. Thus, I will be unable to save for myself and will end up either having to rely on my kids, or the government.

I'd prefer to end the socialistic system we have, have enough left to save for myself, and not be a burden on my children who will undoubtedly have enough bills for their own families to take care of, or worse end up relying on the government for my well-being.