[american spirit]

Yes, we're in a sad state of affairs when folks like your grandparents are punished for living a decent, healthy life while fighting for our country and raising honorable children. Contrary to what's been posted already, regardless of which generation one resides in we're all facing a future of extreme uncertainty that could become a real disaster for everyone unless our alleged leaders solve their collective problems with rectal/crainial inversion.

To illustrate how ludicrous things have become....at the very same time the fedgov is seeking to cut benefits to war veterans and other retirees there's a movement in Washington to make some Mexicans eligible to receive Social Security benefits even though they may have worked in the USA illegally and here's the real fun part...IF THEY DIDN'T ACCUMULATE ENOUGH (WORKING) QUARTERS HERE IN THE STATES THE TIME THEY SPENT WORKING IN MEXICO WOULD BE ADDED IN SO THAT THEY CAN QUALIFY!! What the hell kind of nonsense is that! My suggestion is that instead of whacking each other on this forum we should be pounding away at the CONgresscritters trying to push this idiocy through.

[kansan]

I don't mind folks coming over here to work (legally, or illegally), but the scenario you describe regarding working in Mexico and accruing social security benefits is mind-blowing. Obviously the Mexican government isn't subsidizing our social security fund, we are. I had no idea this was being contemplated. Is this for all immigrant labor, or just Mexico?

Any links to sources regarding the nightmare you describe would be appreciated.

This is the most staggering fact I've learned in a while.

Thanks.