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Less talk, more action
June 09th 02:42:54 PM
Wall-to-wall with younger workers and members of Students for Saving Social Security, the Mansfield room of the Capitol was jam-packed, standing room only, of college students and recent grads impassioned for the need for Social Security reform.
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While the Left continues to portray us as 'tuned-out' and 'turned-off' regarding Social Security, younger workers, when presented the facts, clearly understand the inherent problems of the current system, its certain collapse, and its basic inequality. We recognize the substantial benefits of allowing all Americans to invest a portion of their taxes into personal accounts, and we demand the freedom to choose to participate.
Gratefully, our voice is now being heard by congressional mavericks that are eager to work together across Party lines and seriously delve into discussion about finding a solution.
Reflecting the importance for reform, and their willingness to start a dialog, Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Congressmen Jim Kolbe (R-AZ), Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist explained the grave situation facing the current Social Security system, and the sobering consequences of not taking the necessary action to strengthen the program now. Former Congressmen Tim Penny (D-MN), Charlie Stenholm (D-TX), and Jim Slattery (D-KS), now out of office, were able to speak more candidly and spoke from the heart, sharing their personal concern for their own children and grandchildren.
After the Forum, titled "Coffee and Conversation", we personally hand delivered coffee mugs (sponsored by For Our Grandchildren) to all Senate members, requesting they would 'wake up and smell the coffee' on the need for Social Security reform.
Now, less talk - more action!
- Ursula Williams
Posted by Jonathan Swanson
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