Interesting stuff. I understand the purpose of SS got changed along the way, but if we can't afford it, as Pat mentioned, hard choices will follow.I know people who truly need their SS check each month, and others using it to buy a new 'vette (since it is just extra money coming in). If it is coming down to running out of SS money, maybe it needs to be changed again. That's all I was getting at. Those who will scream if we change it now will only be replaced by those who scream when it's forced later and I think a better need would be met if it was 'adjusted' a bit based on need, assuming it will run out. Believe me, I understand they paid in and feel entitled to get it back, as I hopefully will some day too (I get those 'estimated statements' you mentioned).. but if it needs to change in order to sustain it, let's not wait until it's too late. I have never looked at the numbers myself to see IF it is sustainable currently.

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