Going forward, a retiree living an average lifespan will collect only 60% of the money that they have paid into Social Security. How can SS not remain solvent? Answer: Social Security Disability is increasingly being used as an off the books welfare program. People who were once helped by programs funded through the budget are now being put on SS disability. The definition of disability has been stretched to allow many more people to claim benefits. In the last 5 years the solvency date has decreased from 2043 to 2033. It is obvious that it is the over use of the disability portion that is bleeding the trust fund dry, and not the retirement of Baby Boomers.

Rep. John Barrow I sincerely urge you to vote against President Obama's Social Security cuts. I worked many years and paid into Social Security. I am retired and Social Security is my only income. This is not a gift or charity. Social Security is an entitlement that I have earned.

we need to keep social Security strong . support it all America needs it ,in our old age .

I have already lost many benefits from my job with the State of Nevada - ie - being forced off the insurance plan. I can not afford to lose more benefits from Social Security. Also, my meager retirement from the State of Nevada is tied to social security as well. I and educators like myself will continue to pay the brunt of the costs while wealthy get to keep their riches and refuse to pay appropriate taxes

With rising inflation!!! Social Security should not be cut, we seniors depend on it to survive!

Republicans, and some Democrats, want us to believe that Social Security must be cut in order to reduce the deficit. They are either lying or very misinformed. The truth is that Social Security is not only in good condition, Social Security is in no way related to the deficit or the Deficit Shortfall. They are two entirely different funds and one has nothing to do with the other. The Social Security fund consists of monies already paid into Social Security from workers past and present. According to most economists, Social Security is solvent and will remain in good health for decades to come, and any fine tuning that may be needed can be done in the next decade or two. The truth is: not one single cent of any payment ever made by Social Security comes from, or affects the budget, or the budget deficit in any way. Never has. Never will. So why is anyone ever talking about cutting Social Security? Some say Republicans want to get their hands on the money. Some say it's a distraction. What ever the reason, we need to start understanding and talking about the real deficit problems and not be sidetracked or hoodwinked by another Republican lie... fix the deficit with something that has absolutely nothing to do with deficit. This petition lets our representatives know that we are becoming educated on the truth and reality of the situation, urges them to do the same (if they have not already), and to stand up being more vocal about the truth and real deficit problems, and especially, to do their job - represent the will of the people who elected them.

I'm currently receiving Social Security and that's my source of income for living. The cuts would affect me and millions of others who rely on these benefits for just everyday necessities. Thank you very much for your help in this important life situation. Please stop the cuts from Social Security! We need help!

IT IS OUR DUE AND LAST LIFE LINE - IT IS NOT NEAR WHAT WE NEED TO SURVIVE, YET WE MANAGE, AND YOU WANT TO DEPRIVE US OF IT? SHAME ON YOU!

The Obama administration is allowing the Republican minority to dictate the terms of the current debate. The current threat, proposed by Obama!, is to reduce Social Security by a subtle adjustment of the Cost of Living calculation.

We just barely get by on Social Security now... and the cuts will make it worse

All of our working lives we have been paying into this. Dont touch our money, ridiculous government would even try to put this one over us voters!

Social Security is not the right place to address the deficit. Tell the President and your fellow members of Congress not to support any cuts in Social Security and not to change the way cost of living increases for retirees are calculated.