Well, the word “tax” appeared multiple times in the original law
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Ok..sorry..
My first recorded withholding was in 1954 at age 14.
I ‘contributed’ to Medicare since 1966 and do NOT use it as I am in the VA system.
Have also paid ‘full bore’ since 1991.
Since it wasn’t ‘my idea’ and it was (supposedly) ‘put aside’ for MY benefit, Yes, I do want it and NO it is not an entitlement.
Can you explain to me how it's any different (by referring to the actual mechanics, not what politicians said in speeches) from someone paying income tax dutifully for 30 years and then signing up for food stamps?