In other words, Social Security is every bit as insecure as the stock market.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Because of my own experience with market fluctuation, I recognize the great risks one takes on investments. This converts the Social Security safety net into a risky proposition many cannot afford to take.
It's hard to exaggerate the importance of preserving the financial integrity of Social Security.
Social Security is the very foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans.
Social Security is not broke, and Social Security does not need to be privatized.
One of the reasons that Social Security is in so much trouble is that the only funding stream comes from people who get a wage. The people who get wages is declining dramatically. Most of the income in this country is made by people at the top who get dividends and - and capital gains.
If the economy is strained, then Social Security, like the rest of the government, will be, too.
Social Security is a promise that we cannot and must not break.
To allow all U.S. workers to put part of their earnings into private investment accounts would definitely erode the Social Security system and cause uncertainty for new investors.
Social Security is fundamentally strong.
Social Security is not just the foundation of America's retirement dignity and security, it ensures the economic stability and strength of our families and our state's economy.