Pic Of The Moment: Chained CPI: Are You Sure You Want To Do That?

[AndyA]

52. That's exactly right!

Playing games with people's lives is not the best thing for senior citizens. They are already strapped, paying high prices for utilities, food, virtually everything. Even a small cut can mean the difference between eating and not eating, having prescription meds or not having them.

These people worked hard their whole lives, saved what they could, bought a home thinking it's value would be a safety cushion in their future. Now they've lost much of their savings and the value of their home has dropped, through no fault of their own. The President they voted for now wants to punish them more by cutting back on their SS, which is already less than it should be due to not keeping up with inflation.

But don't expect the wealthy Wall Streeters responsible for this domestic terrorism to have justice served, as that same President doesn't seem to be interested in seeing that justice is served.

America's seniors and soon-to-be-seniors have a reason to worry. This isn't a game to them, and stress isn't healthy for anyone, regardless of their age.