RE: Why should Social Security reform happen now?

[Michael Jones <powderfinger99@yahoo.com>]

Rep. Xavier Becerra 

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The Social Security system is designed to help Americans in their
times of need -- when a spouse or parent dies, when a worker is
injured, or when old age makes it more difficult to make ends meet.
If we wait too long to strengthen Social Security, we will be forced
to make painful decisions that may be unnecessarily harsh. However,
the funding shortfall is sufficiently in the future that we can
make modest changes and guard against adversely affecting the
workers, children, seniors, widows, and others who have come to
rely upon Social Security's promise to provide in their times of
need.  >>>

Intepretation:

The Social Security system was not designed as retirement system,
but as a safety net. Don't expect to get a reasonable return on
your investment, because the system is not an investment. It's
a place of last return. Just be thankful that you get anything
out of this system. If you send us more money, you might get 
more return from your "investment". But don't count on it.

Michael