Bush's Social Insecurity

So, I decided to inlcude this post on Bush's Social Security Plan because it is something that we should all really be thinking about. I think its really kind of shocking that something that effects every American in the end of their lives can even be discussed by a person like "W".

The fact that more people are not totally alarmed by this fact just blows me away as a person. I can see how the majority of the people in this country do not get involved in politics because they feel that there are other things going on that deserve more attention, like American Idol, but this is money we are talking about!!!

Anway, read the post.

This is in response to a friend of mine that made a comment about how she is all for social security being changed because it is her money-- which I think is what a lot of people tend to think, but I have a different outlook because I think when it comes down to it, we are all americans and we need to start taking care of all of us!!!!


ME:
but, that thought process is exactly what gets us into this problem in the first place-- greed. Yes, it is your money, but, your job pays you a salary that takes ss into consideration, its part and parcel of living in a society such as ours. You cant take ownership over taxation--because it will do you no good to think in that concept.
Bush is trying to lobby people based on that premise, but the reality is that if society worked where your money is your money, we wouldnt be here today. The wealthy need to pay more than the poor in order for society to function-period.
i am not saying that you are greedy at all.

Her:
I get what you're saying...and I have a retirement plan, and a savings, so I am not foolish enough to believe that SS would solve everything, anyway.

Met: but that thought process is wrong--social security is not your money--it is a tax that you will benefit from if the right adjustments are made. What Bush is proposing is wrong because it privitizes social security, which makes room for too much error-- meaning the next Enron could be allowed to administer it and millions could lose out.

Me: It is supposed to a supplimental and i dont think the rich should get any of it, but then again, people lost millions when the market tanked, so you have to diversify--this ss plan that is on the table reeks of fraud. Bush is trying to put people in control of their money, but even if youre in control of your money, youre not in control of your money, the marketplace is.
Bush likes to play off of individualized emotion.