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What do these three have in common? Could it be the similarities concerning social welfare? Could it be the enormous costs involved? Could it perhaps, be the attempt to address issues the citizenry is faced with? ~OR~ Could it be this: "Social Security was...

I oppose force. I'm pretty sure a lot of people don't like force. Yet, the federal government feels it is necessary to take money from your paycheck every payday to fund Social Security, a mandatory retirement program you have to take part in. Personally, I don't expect Social Security to be...

Lot's of things are amazing in our present day society. But none more than the cap on paying Social Security taxes. Social Security taxes don't apply to income over $110,000/year. Does anybody see the logic in that ? If we made all income subject to Social Security tax, there would be...

The big chalupa. What are your thoughts on reforming social security? Does it need to be done at all? Explain and please keep in mind this is in the economics subforum- would appreciate some discussion outside the usual political talking points.

A new program centered around "social service bonds" will allow the large investment bank to invest in and in turn bet on a program to reduce recidivism in the state. If the program meets certain benchmarks, Goldman can profit handsomely, otherwise it can lose money. Interesting idea...

For those of you that think that a comprehensive national health system will bring about the total destruction of life in America as we know it, I'd like your opinions on these other institutions. One of them is actually a national health system, one of them is a direct transfer of wealth, and...