[cowtowney]

"We need to end most entitlement programs, not reproduce to support same."

I agree. Particularly, Medicare.

Any suggestions?

[JustaDumbBlonde]

I have no suggestions that would fly in the political and social climate today. Best thing we could do is elect individuals who would just start phasing out the programs, if not all at once at least one after another.

My personal contribution to ending the programs is never willingly participating in one. It is totally against my belief system to expect the government to provide for my housing and food, child care or education. However, I do intend to get whatever I can back from the social security system that I paid into for so many years ... even though I do not believe that the government should be in the business of providing for my retirement.