President Obama and Congress seem bent on reforming "entitlement" programs, but they are afraid of public reaction, as well they might be. Let's tell them how it can be done without hurting those who depend on these programs. FYI from AARP: "Social Security is NOT going bankrupt. Even in the unlikely event that nothing changes and the program's entire surplus runs out in 2033, as projected, checks would keep coming. Payroll taxes at current rates would cover 77 percent of all the future benefits promised. That's true for young and old alike, and includes inflation adjustments" FYI: Cuts to the Pentagon's budget can support these and other programs. The Pentagon's 2012-2013 budget exceeds the COMBINED military budgets of ALL other countries in the world. Even with severe cuts, the U.S. remains the most powerful country in the world.

"During a Court Ordered parental visit my three year old son, (at the time) had been in the vehicle with my ex-husband who was highly intoxicated BAC .14%. This is not my ex-husband state officials and employees. However, our conserns were ignored. Even's first, second or even third driving while intoxicated offense. I along with my eldest son had given numerous caution to numerous government and more concerning, the judicial system did not want pursue any action of enforcement for Child Endangerment or Disorderly Persons. February 14, 2013, my ex-husband had been arrested yet again for driving under the influence his BAC .20%. He was released R.O.R. And, the only consequence he has since received had been to turn in his driver’s license. We need enforcement of laws set forth." If Government is instituted for safety and protection than why, are such laws not enforced? Enforce protection for children by enforcing the laws of protection.

Social Security is unsound BECAUSE the Feds use it as their piggy bank. Instead of investing Trust monies, they 'borrow' Trust assets in the form of 'special issue' T-bills. These pay stupidly LOW returns to the Trust. In contrast, State government pension systems invest in broad markets. Those pay TWICE the benefits of Social Security, at EARLIER ages, and at LESS in payroll contributions. It is INVESTMENT RETURNS that are needed to properly fund Social Security, and NOT benefit reductions or higher payroll contributions! Duh!

Stop road/highway construction projects which are wasting taxpayers money on roads that are in fair to good condition.

Why does a multi millionaire thats has worked in the private sector and still does and makes 300k doing so milk the system for 20k a yr.

Looting Social Security

As a disabled senior citizen, my access to a home health aide depends on Medicaid. Refusing to expand the Medicaid program denies thousands of Texans that help and sends billions of dollars to other states. Expand Medicaid and bring the millions of dollars that Texans have paid in federal taxes back to Texas.

We believe that service north of Castleton Square Mall is vital to the community. This loop will become even more important as a feeder to the new 86th Street Crosstown bus. Many people either depend upon our buses for work, shopping or simply getting around or enjoy the freedom of not having to own and drive a car or asking others for a ride.

As a Social Security and Medicare recipient as well as a politically aware person, I pointedly note the obvious, that any attempt to deal constructively with the Republicans is absolutely impossible. Further, attempting to reach a Grand Bargain with the Republicans through hurting those dependent on vital entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare is unconscionable, as well as ineffective,as the Republican lawmakers are but children posturing as adults. Those of us who are pro-people and progressive must demand that the President be as firm with the Republicans as the sequester has proved them to be irresponsible.

THE OTHER SIDE: For those of you who feel that speed bumps are the only way to control speeding, we invite you to read about the "other side" and find out why: Speed bumps make roads MORE dangerous Most accidents happen at intersections, NOT in the middle of a residential street Traffic circles are THE best way to slow traffic at dangerous intersections Police presence is THE best way to slow traffic on residential streets Speed bumps decrease your property value Speed bumps damage your vehicle Speed bumps SLOW DOWN emergency response time for police cars, fire trucks and ambulances (where every minute counts) Speed bumps don't save lives - they contribute to accidents and deaths

Congress has their own retirement pension program instead of Social Security like the American public.Tax payers pay for this. They also have their own Health Insurance program, paid for by tax payers. Congress would work harder to protect Social Security and Medicare if they were part of it like the rest of us.

I get paid $710.00 a month to live off of because I am disabled. With the increase that the president is proposing in minimum wages to $9.00 an hour, I believe there should also be an increase in SSI benefits for those who are disabled and or are veterans alike. To stabilize the economy, you cannot only increase or cut payments to and from people in one area. You need to do it across the board, and the government knows this.