LostArtist wrote on 09/27/16 at 07:33:02:
" ... I've never been on ANY government program, ... no social security, ... no Medicare ..."
Social Security, & MedicareIs, YOUR Money. Money PAID, through payroll taxes paid by employers, employees and the self-employed.
It is FORCED.It is NOT, a 'benefit', or a 'entitlement'.It is FORCED !!!!!!!!Now, many people, are good with that, because they don't know how to save. BUT, for those that do, it should be a, Option. NOT FORCED on EVERBODY.
Now here is the real kicker. Suppose someone, ate hot dogs and beans for many years, (instead of Steak & Lobster). And saved in another way, then you now sell something, for more than you paid for it, 40 years ago. It's, 'Income'. and if it is over a certain amount,
you DO NOT GET, the Money YOU PAID !!!The Guberment,
STEELS IT, to GIVE it to someone who has NEVER worked a DAY in their life, Not a Citizen of the US, or EVER Paid ANY Tax in the US.
But the 'king', keeps telling people, that, SS, and Medicare, are,
'Entitlements'.And some, actually Believe that !