[ThinkDifferent]

I will retire in a few years and while I have saved as much as I can, SS will be a part of my retirement income, and I am damn glad I have it.

You shouldn't be. You will either receive more or less from SS than you paid in FICA taxes. In the latter case you've been ripped off, in the former case you are receiving funds that have been stolen from later generations.

[k2blader]

You will either receive more or less from SS than you paid in FICA taxes. In the latter case you've been ripped off, in the former case you are receiving funds that have been stolen from later generations.

Well said.

[oldcomputerguy]

"stolen from later generations"

Give me a break!