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Rex Rammell on Social Security

Independent Challenger


Opt out of Soc. Sec. with Individual Retirement accounts

Social Security and Medicare will both be in the red within approximately ten years. The funds will then take in less then they spend until they are completely bankrupt. In the beginning of the program there were 16 workers per retiree. Now there are only 3.

President Bush stated, "it is more likely that our children will see a UFO then a Social Security check."

I believe all Americans should be able to opt out of Social Security and Medicare. I support personal accountability through private investment in Individual Retirement and Health Savings Accounts. I consider this to be a priority issue. I will work to assure first, the funds fulfill promised obligations to those who have paid in and second to create options for those who the funds promise a future, but can not guarantee one.

Source: Campaign website, www.rexrammell.com, "Issues" Jul 11, 2008

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