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The Social Security Time Bomb

May 5, 2004 | Issue 40•18

Experts continue to urge Congress to cut the growth of Social Security, warning that the nation faces unsustainable deficits if action isn't taken. What do you think?

Old Woman

Julie Hunt,
Teacher
"This certainly is bad news for the elderly, coming as it does on the heels of the Federal Aging and Ice Floes Act."

Old Man

Donald Nelson,
Inspector
"It's news like this that makes me wish I could stay 59 forever."

Young Man

Jimmy Shaw,
Carpet Installer
"It's good I already have a taste for dog food."

Asian Man

Dan Cox,
Mechanic
"So much for my plan to live off Social Security while I travel the country banging Denny's cashiers in my Airstream."

Young Woman

Emily Holmes,
Professor
"This is really an economics issue. Were it, say, a women's-studies issue, I might have more insight to share."

Black Man

Albert Robertson,
Systems Analyst
"Everybody, relax. We'll be fine as soon as we get our money back from Iraq."

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