A random Social Security thought

I've had plenty of them. But I actually had this one while sitting in front of a computer. So here goes.

The Republican plan now involves splitting the eldery from the young and working each group on different ideas. Those near retirement are told not to worry because their benefits won't be touched. It's their kids that face the risk.

My question is this: How selfish does the GOP think people nearing retirement are? And if they are that selfish, what does that say about the state of America today?

Why selfish? Well, seniors are expected to sign off on the plan because they got theirs, and they should let the young deal with their own devil. Does that seem like a healthy attitude to perpetuate in society? I guess if your a Republican, it is.

I'd like to think that this ploy won't work, that seniors, and for what matters all Americans would want what is best for everyone involved, not just a push for a selfish society where I am the only one that matters.

And that applies to the youth portion of the debate as well. The plan is to focus on all the potential growth I could receive, but it does nothing to assuage my fears that, even if I succeed, there will be those who fail, and there is nothing to be done for them. Again, look out for number one, and let the rest of the world deal with itself. Survival of the fittest, if you will, from those who would also sell us intelligent design.

Republicans may claim they are doing what's best for America, especially on this issue, but look at the details and how it sells. At it's base, it's asks the question that FDR answered so well in his day: Is America a country that takes care of those in need or a country that ignores them?

The choice is yours.