Originally Posted by Robbie

I guess that is debatable...My family survived. And procreated. Apparently millions and millions did or we wouldn't be having this conversation. I just can't help but see how "assistance" = CONTROL
My great grandfather was the first of my family that got social security. He began collecting it at retirement and continued getting it until he died in 1972. His dad never got it...it only came into being in 1935 when FDR was struggling to keep the country from falling to pieces with The Great Depression. Of course, as we all know he found a way out of the Great Depression....it's called WW2
But getting back on track...I just feel that getting milked by the govt. is wrong. I don't want to sound all "survival of the fittest" or anything...but it's just human nature that if there is a "safety net" you're not gonna take care of yourself.
I guess smarter guys than us have debated this. Unfortunately for us, they are all politicians. And they have the power. Which means they make the money in a million ways that we don't even know about. Meantime...every dollar I make gets ass raped before I even get it in my hand. Sorry to rant.