Of six possible ways to address concerns with the Social Security system in a recent USA Today/Gallup poll, a majority of Americans favor two, both of which would affect only wealthy Americans. Less than a majority favor proposals that would involve increasing taxes, reducing benefits, or increasing the eligibility age for larger segments of the general public.
That breaks down thusly:
Raising taxes on one group — which includes many of America’s small-business entrepreneurs — is likely the wrong way to go when trying to get the economy moving again and letting capital remain in the hands of those who will put people back to work.
On Social Security: Tax The Rich!
There are any number of ways to address the ailments of Social Security, but the most popular right now may be cause for concern.
Gallup reports:
That breaks down thusly:
Raising taxes on one group — which includes many of America’s small-business entrepreneurs — is likely the wrong way to go when trying to get the economy moving again and letting capital remain in the hands of those who will put people back to work.