Reply #9: great idea. It's the name that causes this problem..if it wasn't called [View All]

[the Kelly Gang]

Social Security..but National Insurance or citizen's dividend: it would be more accepted.
It's the rediculous idea that people are 'getting something for nothing' that works against social security.. with those that think they are working and their taxes are going to 'freeloaders' whilst applauding corporate welfare which never has strings attached or accountability.

I think FDR introduced large scale SS to the US ..and was responsible ultimately for really for the greatest boost in overall US wealth and prosperity.

It amazes me that people never consider the fact that if the very poorest and disadvantaged are not helped..that places like Wal Mart etc. were people they think could all work would actually collapse !

In fact ..if Capitalism is to survive..it must have welfare.