I think, generally, the arguments revolve around the age of the poster. For me, about to begin drawing, to hell with the “means testing” (provided the definition is based purely on assets), it is unfair (and I pay double rate as a sole proprietor).
The other argument is to crash the system as soon as possible to at least stop the insanity of the SS ponzi scheme, even it means losing what we long-timers have put in over the decades. And hopefully come up with another system that is equitable. This argument would lean toward the younger crowd who have not “invested” as much.
I certainly agree with you and your post was so well said. My husband is drawing ss now tho he is still working. I will be eligible in another year. I certainly hear the difference in arguments depending on the age of those debating this subject. You are right. The younger people make it sound as though we are taking from them and are leeches. They have no idea what it feels like to have paid into the system for a lifetime then be told you get nothing back possibly.
I certainly agree with you and your post was so well said. My husband is drawing ss now tho he is still working. I will be eligible in another year. I certainly hear the difference in arguments depending on the age of those debating this subject. You are right. The younger people make it sound as though we are taking from them and are leeches. They have no idea what it feels like to have paid into the system for a lifetime then be told you get nothing back possibly.