Because it was a government mandate, and it is in failure, I don’t deserve anything? If I had had a choice, I would agree, otherwise … I think I should get, at the very least, my original funds back. I think I deserve that, at least. Fortunately, I was able to see this coming and via 401Ks, investments and general savings I will survive, however … I still think I should get my “forced savings” back.
Assuming, like me, you very early recognized the injustice of this wealth redistribution, then you do deserve compensation. But the people who owe you are the Boomer politicians who adopted Soviet principles to deny you the benefit of your labor.
The next generation of politicians can justifiably denounce this policy and end it, with very little need to make amends to any of their elders.