Comment Re:Why dance around the issue? (Score 1) 1065
8a. I think people should be given the option to opt out of Social security (but not the full tax) and it should be illegal for them to be re-admitted later for any reason (including disability). My guess is less than 1% of Americans would even opt out, even the most vocal critics are likely to not opt out.
The government pays out Social Security (SS) benefits based upon how much you paid into the system. You're supposed to be paying for yourself not others. To still require those who opt out to pay into SS is unjust.
Would businesses still have to pay the other 7.5% of SS per employee who opted out?
OT - Do you find it a bit ridiculous you have to enroll in a federal retirement program (SS) to file your federal taxes?