I'm in favor of keeping Social Security benefits high, AND the system solvent, by raising the contribution to Social Security of employers and employees 1% each.
Why is this important?
Social Security will run low on funds (though not as fast as fear-mongers state). To balance it requires either cutting benefits (including raising the retirement age) OR putting more money in. I'm in favor of raising the tax about 1% for employees and employers, so that benefits ARE NOT CUT AND THE SYSTEM REMAINS SOLVENT.
If you survey 50 and 60 year olds I'd bet overwhelmingly they are glad they paid into Soc. Security and good benefits are coming. Do this and all the current 20 and 30 somethings will be glad when they reach 50 or 60.
