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Extenda
I feel like this is a pretty unpopular opinion.
We pay into SS out entire lives why would you be ok with not getting it back?
If rather have zero SS tax, keep that money to invest for myself, and not ask the government to fund my retirement. But since that’s not happening I expect to get the benefit I’ve paid into my entire working life.
You are right, it is an unpopular opinion of those who have lived privileged lives and are disconnected from reality.
SS is a safety net. Do you need a safety net?
The many drive demand for goods and services that create the economy that you benefit from.