very interesting . . .

[ellenfl]

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0325-04.htm

i guess the social security admin is not on board with bush's plan.

ellen fl

[Gold Metal Flake]

1. Oops. Someone forgot to scrub that spot.

"In a Q. and A. on the agency's Web site meant to explain the retirement program, there is this exchange, which has apparently been there for years:

"Question: I think I could do better if you let me invest the Social Security I pay into an individual retirement plan (I.R.A.) or some other investment plan. What do you think?"

"Answer: Maybe you could, but then again, maybe your investments wouldn't work out. Remember these facts:


Your Social Security taxes pay for potential disability and survivors benefits as well as for retirement benefits.

Social Security incorporates social goals - such as giving more protection to families and to low-income workers - that are not part of private pension plans; and

Social Security benefits are adjusted yearly for increases in the cost of living - a feature not present in many private plans." "