LETTER: ‘Fiscal hawks’ prey on
To the Telegram: Even though the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform did not reach consensus on a deficit reduction plan, their proposals for Social Security — which include raising the retirement age and reducing cost of living adjustments — are still being considered by members of Congress despite the fact that Social Security has not contributed one dime to our deficit.
To the Telegram:
Even though the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform did not reach consensus on a deficit reduction plan, their proposals for Social Security — which include raising the retirement age and reducing cost of living adjustments — are still being considered by members of Congress despite the fact that Social Security has not contributed one dime to our deficit.
I paid for these benefits and refuse to let these so-called “fiscal hawks” use Social Security as a piggy bank to pay for a fiscal fiasco caused by astronomical health care costs, the excesses of Wall Street and the recession. Social Security cuts will not fix our deficit problem, yet this seems to be the main objective of this commission.
Social Security’s modest benefit pays an average of just $13,800 each year. With the stock market meltdown, housing market crash and high level of unemployment, people need Social Security more than ever. We don’t need billionaires like Peter G. Peterson telling us to make tough sacrifices while they reap the benefits of fiscal policies that have made them rich.
It would be a great disservice to our grandchildren if we sat back quietly while these fiscal hawks spread lies about Social Security to sway public opinion against it. We can’t let that happen.
Craig Gerlach,
Superior
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