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<blockquote data-quote="bball" data-source="post: 1457059" data-attributes="member: 23752"><p>It wouldn't do any harm. It would simply permit independent, informed, intelligent people to have the option to invest their own money. BUT then again, it would remove some income from the SS funds, thereby hurting that govt 'managed' program that folks have so much trust and faith in; despite the fact we a pretty much can agree the govt has abused and/or misused it..at the very least. Big surprise too right? The fundamental problem with folks in this country is the high propensity to rely on govt to manage everything for us instead of taking personal responsibility for ourselves and those in our own families and communities. Each generation this mindset becomes even more engrained. Trade freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility for the 'safety and security' of govt assistance; despite the consistent poor decision making. Then of course, if you speak out against such things, you're a cold, heartless monster for expecting people to generally make an effort to take care of their ownselves, be responsible and accountable, and plan. A few reasons the average American can't manage their own finances? Not taught well in public schools? not taught or displayed at home? The perpetuation of a self satisfying lifestyle with no consideration for the long term impacts? See it constantly in healthcare, retirements, and such? Its all around us. Tooo many folks expecting big brother to save them from their own poor decision making or lack of willingness to prepare or sacrifice. It can't continue like this..and it wont.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bball, post: 1457059, member: 23752"] It wouldn't do any harm. It would simply permit independent, informed, intelligent people to have the option to invest their own money. BUT then again, it would remove some income from the SS funds, thereby hurting that govt 'managed' program that folks have so much trust and faith in; despite the fact we a pretty much can agree the govt has abused and/or misused it..at the very least. Big surprise too right? The fundamental problem with folks in this country is the high propensity to rely on govt to manage everything for us instead of taking personal responsibility for ourselves and those in our own families and communities. Each generation this mindset becomes even more engrained. Trade freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility for the 'safety and security' of govt assistance; despite the consistent poor decision making. Then of course, if you speak out against such things, you're a cold, heartless monster for expecting people to generally make an effort to take care of their ownselves, be responsible and accountable, and plan. A few reasons the average American can't manage their own finances? Not taught well in public schools? not taught or displayed at home? The perpetuation of a self satisfying lifestyle with no consideration for the long term impacts? See it constantly in healthcare, retirements, and such? Its all around us. Tooo many folks expecting big brother to save them from their own poor decision making or lack of willingness to prepare or sacrifice. It can't continue like this..and it wont. [/QUOTE]
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