Festering funds

There's been that recent buzz over the President's social security plan. Even though it sounds like a great alternative for "younger" folks, you always need to be skeptical about Republicans and their concern for this often ignored constituency. My mother was very much opposed to the plan, because she can easily see through the self-serving interests of the big businesses to try and suck your money now and leave you penny-less in the future. Of course, I know many young people who'd like the idea of being able to keep a larger portion of their pay cheque...but you got to admit that most young poeple aren't very good about saving money either.

In any case, I am personally opposed to the plan, because it's essentially selling off your "security" with some short-term gains in the stock market. Yes, you might invest a lot and get a great return, but there's no guarantee that you can generate divendends that enable you to save up for old age. Okay..I'm not the expert on social security, but it's pretty obvious and logical that you can't expect to get anything without first contributing to it. Oh well...this new plan isn't widely supported, so I guess I shouldn't be too worried. Robert Matsui's spirit must be watching over his baby.