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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6:07, regardless of whether you think payroll taxes are coerced, you do understand that today's Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries reap more in benefits than they ever paid into the two programs, right?[/quote]

Of course I understand that, as I am an educated person who pays attention to things.  Sorry, no "gotcha" moment for you.  Of course, one could argue that as a percentage of their income, taking into account inflation, etc. etc. etc., they are really getting back what they put in.  It isn't the fault of old people that modern medicine and improvements in the quality of our lives (brought about in large part by that generation's hard work and innovation) means they will live longer than what was originally assumed when Social Security was created.

But that is irrelevant.  The point is that they paid into the system and have upheld their end of the bargain.  To now characterize them as "victims" who live off the  government is a disgusting insult and lays bare the utter contempt Republicans have for the average working American.    [/quote]

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