Social security is on the minds of a vast number of aging Americans as well as the dwindling young workers that need to pay for it. Yet do you hear much from the Presidential candidates? A growing number of the population depend on it. Whispers rising to loud voices say Social Security in trouble. Changes are necessary. Its funding is in danger. Yet, both candidates give only vague explanations of the program depended upon by so many. Not wanted to be pinned down by their plans, both are vague in their details.
In an Associated Press release by David Espo, October 21st, Espo summarizes the lean comments of the candidates on social security's future. Obama would tax higher incomes more. McCain emphasizes private accounts for younger workers. He says they can't count on the same benefits as today's retirees. Both, however, oppose an increase in the age of retirement. At least for now.
So, instead of facts, bothpitch fluff. Each is "committed", Obama to ensuring Social Security is solvent and viable for the American people, now and in the future," and McCAin to the importance of Social Security saying threats to it aren't as bad as to Medicare.
Though it is obvious changes need to be made, with as Espo reports, 34 million persons and their dependents getting benefits along with 6 million survivors and 9 million disabled both candidates only exchange vague barbs or inaccuracies. Isn't it about time we heard more specifics on this topic so important to so many?
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