Social Security

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This paper begins with a brief look at how and why the social security system in the U.S. was created and then continues with a look at the problems the system will be facing in the future if the system is not overhauled. The paper explains the reasons for these problems and examines some of the solutions put forth to address them, including President George Bush's suggestions for correcting social security. The paper also examines the pros and cons of the solutions described and concludes that whatever solution is adopted, the one certain thing is that something must be done to ensure the viability of social security in the future.

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"For decades the United States has run a program currently called "Social Security." While most people think of it as retirement funds for older workers, less than 70% of payments go to retirees. 17% go to disabled workers and/or their dependents, and another 14% go to the children of workers who have died and their guardians (Toner, PAGE). When social security was first conceived, the world was in the throes of a devastating depression. Many people, including those who had previously been well off and who had anticipated no financial difficulties in their old age, suddenly had no savings and no investments. While other workers in the country could at least try to find a job, for those too old to work, they faced destitution."

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