Introduction and a Discussion on Values
The first online forum in the National Dialogue on Social
Security will give you a place to introduce yourself to
the group and to begin your introduction to the topic of
Social Security reform. The approach that we will take
is to focus first upon the fundamental values which we
each believe to underlie the Social Security system.
This will enable us to understand both our preconceptions
about Social Security and our rooted expectations for
the program.
In the course of this discussion we'll be learning more
about the Social Security system itself - perhaps
discovering some aspects of the program that may surprise
us. Here are a few questions to consider along the way:
- What is Social Security? Is it a pension
plan? Is it disability insurance? What about benefits
for the families of people who die prematurely?
- What are your expectations for yourself and for others?
Should Social Security be universal? Should coverage
be optional? Should Social Security funds be locked into
very specific allocations, or should they be available
for more flexible application?
You can express your views on these and other issues by
joining the online discussion or by completing the
online survey
that is offered in conjunction with the start of
the National Dialogue. Please take the time to do both.
Your active participation will make the National Dialogue a
success!
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