Comment on Column: Social Security is again in the crosshairs of a GOP budget, even though a long-term fix would be simple

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tswiftchair@lemm.ee ⁨7⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

If It was managed properly, they’d have the funds.

First, they do have the funds. The shortfall is a future projection. Second, this assumption is incorrect. There are a variety of factors that will affect the future income and cost of the program. Retirement of Baby Boomers and lower birth rates are two examples.

Increasing taxes isn’t a viable solution.

When combined with other proposals, it is a viable solution in that it solves the problem of the shortfall.

We are already heavily taxed.

This is a matter of opinion.

I’d like to keep some of my money for myself.

I don’t know your personal situation but virtually all Americans keep the lion’s share of their money when it comes to taxation.

How much more are you willing to pay to prop the system up? Another 6%?

I personally would be willing to pay more taxes for more services, including social security, universal healthcare, and others.

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