Social security bothers me for the reason that so many people seem to accept it as a basically good idea.
I am in the minority, I guess, perhaps with you in that I think it is unfair--even if it wasn't nearly 'bankrupt.'
The concept of submitting future generations to a financial agreement where their load is ever greater than the current generation's burden---I just don't think that is fair or moral.
In fact, I think it may be MORE unfair the more it is "secured."
Strengthening Social Security for "the children" is like hardening the chains of slaves.
In 1930's Grandpa received 35/Mo in benefits
In 2000's Grandchildren received 3500/Mo in Benefits.
Quit yer bitchin, the money doesn't come from your paycheck. The spread is nothing more than a reflection of the rate of inflation of the currency.