Nugent is one of many who are RIGHT. Something has to be done about SS. It’s a lie, it’s broke, and it is going to hamstring our kids and grandkids. It surprises the hell out of me that even in HERE, where most of the posters are a damn sight smarter than your average Kos poster, most still buy the lie about SS. We have to get smart about this or bankrupt our kids.
Yes, you are correct and some in here claim that it is an entitlement. Boomers have paid heavily into a program that they had no choice, forced into paying, and in some cases paying the top rate every damn year... Welfare is an entitlement, food stamps are an entitlement. SS for retirement is NOT. It is bought and paid for!
I would do the same thing, accept every penny that my husband and I have paid in and gladly invest it on our own to stay off and away any govt program. Until the govt agrees to that...pony up! I want my money and electric scooter!