A few weeks ago, some S4 members teamed up with senior citizens in Oregon to discuss policy issues that effect the lives of Americans of all ages. All of us here at S4 see the future of Social Security as one of the most pressing policy issue that citizens should be concerned about. But many of the Seniors have been misled by groups like AARP, so we used our time with them to help dispel the myths, provide facts that demonstate how the current system is going bankrupt and possible solutions Congress should legislate.
 After talking with the Seniors, we all reached the same conclusion: we all valued having personal choice and ownership when it comes to finances today and in the future.Â
Today, some S4 members went back to the retirement home and met with the same Seniors to write letters to Oregon's Senators. Pictured below, you can see the action!
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The letters urged the Senators to reform Social Security by including "two critical elements, a secure benefit for those of us who are now retired and Personal Retirement Accounts for those of us just entering the workforce."Â
All in all, the cross generational discussion was a great way to bring students and seniors together and show Congress it must do something about the current system. Now we just need to figure out how we can get our Ostrich involved in the whole process!
Posted by Evan Dent
Comments
Why can't Social Security be run on the same basis as the Thrift Savings Plan?
Posted by M. Harrington on September 26th 05:52:59 PM
That's what we're saying :)
There are a lot of very happy government employees out there who are much better off because of the TSP.
