[rogue yam]

This is a necessary step but it is insufficient, and I oppose any piecemeal “reforms” that extend this rotten, un-Constitutional program. The whole thing should be reconfigured from the ground up. The ultimate goal should be a phase-out of the current mandatory, pay-as-you-go system in favor of voluntary, private accounts. This will involve raising the retirement age, means testing benefits, reducing benefits, etc. We need to end this illegal, immoral mess not “save” it.

[TexasFreeper2009]

I agree, but the only way the people will allow it to be taken from them ... is if they are given a lump sum to compensate them for what they paid into the system.

THAT would work, since most people can't see past next week... the thought of instant cash NOW .... would do it.