Ask your retired parents if they know how much they are paid vs what they paid in. I believe the retirees selfishly don't want to consider what they are getting in SS monies vs what they really paid. I recognize they might have done better in the stock market but the geezers are still getting far back than what they paid in taxes years ago. Most don't want to think about anything but themselves- and have no shame either. I've lost respect for many of them due to their support of the dems and liberal programs and the 'hell with the grand children' attitude.
Gosh, I thought that most seniors voted for Bush. Am I wrong? They sure did in our State--something like 70%. As for the corrupt AARP, they are nothing more than a huge leftist lobbying outfit, making a whole lot of money off of seniors with their insurance and other scams. Please tell me how they get away with this with the IRS, considering their tax-free status?
I have asked my parents this very question, but they just laugh and say that they are entitled, since they did pay into the system. They also remind me that my grandparents never paid a penny into SS, but they got their checks. My parents will receive two to three times what they ever paid into the system. Great scheme if you are on the receiving end now. Can you tell I am more than a little ticked off??