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Bart Baron on Social Security

 


Privatization entails too much risk

It's time to admit that the social security system was designed as a safety net. The American people must be provided with additional ways to invest for their retirement. Privatization entails too much risk, and would benefit primarily Wall Street brokerage firms. Also, privatization would limit the fund's ability to service its customers- the American people. These funds should never be put at risk, but the current 1-1.5% interest paid by the treasury on Social Security funds is too low.
Source: Campaign website, www.bartbaron.com, "Issues" Mar 9, 2008

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