[AuntB]

"What seems to be missing in all of the discussion is that Congress has grabbed all of the money that was supposed to be set aside for SS and spent it. All that exists to pay SS bebefits to baby boomers is a bunch of IOUs that aren't worth ther paper they are printed on"

A start would be to remove SSI (Supplemental Security Income) out of the Social Security arena all together. These payments go to people who have not paid into the SS system...it is welfare and and has no place in our paid into retirement/disability. Also see post #118, 122

[steve86]

A start would be to remove SSI (Supplemental Security Income) out of the Social Security arena all together.

Maybe it could be removed -- I don't know.

A young step-relative of mine just qualified for SSI Disability (I basically did the applications). She was born with approximately 20% heart function. To me it seems a reasonable use of tax money in a civilized society. Sadly, I guess there are people around her would rather see her shrivel up. Unfortunately, the amount of the award is not enough to pay even for subsidized rent in many places.