Because with income taxes, we vote for politicians who affect our tax rate- either positive or negative. Our tax rate is out in the open, with public discussion and vote.
With SS- this was promised as a retirement fund- in which I have paid into by force for 30 years. I would have over $700,000 in my retirement if I did not have to pay SS.
All I know, if Medicare and SS is eliminated ( although I have no issue with Medicare becoming means tested)- I will leave this country upon retirement for a place with a low cost of living.
I will no longer pay federal income income tax.I will escape. I will not be the only person to do this.
What is the government going to do?
We will take our wealth with us, and even if they catch us- what are they going to do with a bunch of grey haired 70-80 year olds? Throw us in prison?
If they did, I would get free medical care.
I mean to say- $700,000 in additional retirement funds. This does not include my employer match.
It was not promised to you. Ever. In fact the government went all the way to the Supreme Court in Nestor v Fleming and won asserting it wasn't a promise, just an income tax.
Did you ever read the law for yourself? I bet you haven't. Have you ever read the Supreme Court cases regarding what you believe was "promised"? I'm guessing no.
So where are you getting this idea that you were "promised" some specific payment for paying income tax? That's what I want to know.