Ron Davies: I wonder if it is possible for you to post a message without insulting someone. That would be a sight to see.

I agree with the Wall Street Journal reporter! There would HAVE to be a slew of safeguards. I still believe, WITH the safeguards, a young person today would be better if he could invest a portion of his SS contribution. While it is true that history might not be the best measuring stick for future events, in the case of the stock market, it has proven to be

As to your "idea" to tax those making $200,000 or more to cover the cost of shoring up the SS program, I think it is a lousy idea. And it's not because I make $200,000 or more annually. I don't believe in penalizing people because they are successful. The wealthy are bearing the majority of the tax burden as sit is. They pay enough in taxes.

DougR