[JPJones]

Untrue. In order to have earned it, you have to have paid into the system. Period. Just because you think some people are more morally deserving, is not a reason to set policy that way.

You don't understand how SS works, What you paid in, is already gone!

You have no money "waiting" for you!

[linda_22003]

I understand perfectly that I am not paying in my OWN money, thank you. I've had FICA taxes taken out for thirty years, I do know how it works.

I'm saying that having paid into the system is the qualifier for being able to collect from it. I did not say, or even imply, that it was the same money.