In conclusion, Americans, historically, do not like to be told what they can and cannot do. With Social Security, they are being forced to do something that many don't believe in and don't want to contribute to. To make matters worse, they are being told to do something that is not fair for most of the individuals involved. Social Security should be abolished and the contribution that companies currently make to the social security system should be given to the employees to invest as they see fit. Let each person decide how to best invest their money to provide for their own future. The government should give this freedom back to the people.

Social Security has led to a decrease in savings by Americans. Historically, America has the lowest amount of savings, per capita, in the industrialized world. The guarantee of a retirement check leads many workers to become complacent and not plan for their futures. The amount you will receive from Social Security upon retirement is not enough to keep a person above the poverty level. To plan on living on this income alone, is to plan on receiving welfare and other

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