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Originally posted by wonderwench
Why are they hungry? What has happened to them that they are not in a position to lead productive, self-sufficient lives? Is it possible that the social engineering experiements have put them in this position?
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Sure, it's possible, but it's hardly the primary factor. Poverty has a pretty rich history in this coutry, and definitely predates the New Deal. That's why these programs were created in the first place.
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One does not need to be a saavy investory to put money into a passbook savings account. The returns of doing so are far larger than the fraction on the dollar most will see on the SS donations in future.
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I don't give s**t about SS...it's now doomed to failure because of longer lifespans. The bigger question is how we, as a society, are going to treat the least fortunate among us. How are we going to deal with the coming elderly crunch? Surely neglect is not a legitimate answer.