But… the Boomers paid in far more than the previous generation needed (to build the trust fund) and all dollars paid on Social Security go back into the economy (even as current workers accrue future benefits). Hard to see how Social Security beggars the nation. It’s a choice. It relieves the current generation of supporting their parents. The stock market is arguably more a Ponzi scheme than Social Security. With all due respect.
But… the Boomers paid in far more than the previous generation needed (to build the trust fund) and all dollars paid on Social Security go back into the economy (even as current workers accrue future benefits). Hard to see how Social Security beggars the nation. It’s a choice. It relieves the current generation of supporting their parents. The stock market is arguably more a Ponzi scheme than Social Security. With all due respect.