Liberal Democracy is all about extending choice. Give people the option to decide their retirement age, and you immediately extend their freedom in a very significant way.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I would not vote to raise the retirement age to 70 because there are just too many Americans that work hard all their lives and just simply physically couldn't work until they are 70.
I'm not philosophically opposed to raising the retirement age... I accept the fact that I may have to raise my retirement age for that.
Just the concept of personal freedom within a democracy, for instance, is a relatively young idea - only about 300 years old in this country.
You can't be a progressive and be opposed to pension reform.
For many older Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, a lifetime of discrimination has undermined their right to a retirement with dignity.
We have some control over when we retire. However, we have very little control over how long we will live.
Liberalism is assisting quality of life, whatever you may choose.
Voters should be assured that I absolutely do not support raising the retirement age for Social Security.
Maybe forced retirement isn't necessary after all.
I support voluntary personal retirement accounts for Social Security. It should be people's free choice.
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