By Walt Zlotow
Dear Gov. Perry,
I have been contributing a
small portion of my earnings into Social Security since 1961. Even then, this
16-year-old understood Social Security was a savior to millions of Americans
since 1935, when working people literally died from being destitute in a
heartless society ravaged by the Great Depression. I realized that while I may
not be that needy fifty years down the road, it was comforting to know that it
would be there for me, my family, friends; indeed, all my follow workers.
After 50 years of
contributing, I began receiving a monthly Social Security check that I
know is secure until at least 2037, and on to forever with just a modest
effort by wise leaders. It is tragic that you choose not to possess the wisdom
to qualify as one of those potential leaders.
Governor, even though
Uncle Sam is keeping score on how much I've contributed, I am not. If I drop
dead tomorrow, recovering barely a pittance of what I've contributed, it
concerns me not the least. My excess contributions will go toward benefiting
all workers by keeping the system solvent. That is called protecting The
Commons, a concept you apparently have been unable to grasp in all your 61
years.
You may double down on
your ludicrous charge that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme all you want. It
clearly demonstrates that while your last name is not Ponzi, your Presidential
candidacy is merely a scheme . . .designed to take from the needy to further
enrich the already rich.
Walt Zlotow of Glen Ellyn
is the Precinct Coordinator for the Milton Township Democrats and a long time
burr in Rep Peter Roskam's saddle. He can be reached at 630-858-3419.
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