The response against it was emotional.
I think so.
I do see the issue of requiring insurance companies to pay for it infringing on them, but someone mentioned Polio Vaccines and I believe those are required and built into the premiums. The whole issue seems to be a knee jerk reaction by those pushing another candidate, or potential candidate.
I'm more interested in how Perry responds to the Social Security lovers who think it's in great shape. If Perry can offer a good solution to fixing it he's going to win the nomination running away.