Dold views scary on Social Security
As a woman in her forties, I am not too young to be concerned about Social Security. I'm simply not that far away from retirement anymore. And having learned of Republican Congressional candidate Robert Dold's plan to privatize Social Security, this only solidifies my staunch support of Democrat Dan Seals.
Mr. Seals is endorsed by the non-partisan National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare - and from this source, I've learned just how damaging and risky privatizing Social Security can be. No system is perfect, but our current system does work. It has worked for 75 years and will continue to do so for decades, despite talk of the danger it may be in.
Like any system, of course it needs tending and maintenance and fixing - but not dismantling. Not putting it at the whim of the stock market. There are many investment opportunities for all who wish to take part in them, but Social Security is not and should not be one of them.
Social Security is an insurance policy and a profound promise to our senior citizens. And I believe Mr. Seals will do all he can to help Social Security continue to keep that promise.
Karen Singer
Vernon Hills