"In the richest country in the history of the world, a secure and dignified retirement should be available to every American, not just the extremely wealthy."
I think it more closely follows social insurance than simply asking for a handout from everyone else’s kids. Afterall, you are paying into it until you are eligible, and when you are eligible, a person just one year younger than you is supporting you. Saying that it’s just “kids” paying into it makes it seem like we all stop paying into Social Security when we turn 25. I
I think more importantly, it suggests having children is necessary. And it is not. I say that as a loving parent.
I think more importantly, it suggests having children is necessary. And it is not. I say that as a loving parent.