As part of the fiscal cliff discussion, it is imperative to NOT cut social security benefits. Please find the needed money that would come from reducing social security benefits by increasing the taxes of the top 2% income earners. People who are retired need every penny of their hard-earned benefits for food, clothing, housing, and fuel costs--the four basic needs of any human being.
Why is this important?
My husband is a retired professor whose social security benefits equal $631.00 per month. If I were not working, it would be impossible for him to exist because of his high medical costs and just the cost of living. Do not short change our seniors who have worked hard all of their lives for this small stipend.
