First of all, it's not classified as insurance... That alone pretty much nullifies your argument. But, let's say that it is, for one thing, why WOULDN'T you get paid full payment for something you PAID for?
1. From the Social Security Act of 1939:
"The Board shall perform the duties imposed uponit by this Act and shall also have the duty of studying and making recommendations as to the most effective methods of providing eco- nomic security through social
insurance."
What does the law itself say it is creating....economic security through social...what's that word?
Here are some other descriptors of the social security....
"Social Security is an important part of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability
Insurance program."
"The suspicion stems in part from a misunderstanding about what Social Security is. It's not a retirement savings program; it's an
insurance plan designed to help the elderly, the disabled and their families stay out of poverty."
2. Mike is 100% right. People absolute did not pay directly for their benefits. We are paying to the prior generation and based on laws a person may qualify for more or less than they contributed.
3. You have told us our stances on personal responsibility and taking on foolish debt is an OPINION and judgmental, yet you state your OPINION it is immoral as it is a fact. You bash us personally for disagreeing with your OPINION.
Like I said before, I actually learned something from these posts and sympathize with these people, but your unwillingness to answer questions directly and your way of being a real prick towards people here that disagree with you and attacking people personally for disagreeing with your OPINION causes me to have disdain about this topic. Especially the way you attacked Mike's morals for his posts.... I now actually hope you or a close family member defaults on a student loan and has their SS garnished.