Who needs it?

To the editor:

We are not addressing the real question: Do we need Social Security? The basic premise, people are not responsible enough to plan financially for retirement. It’s the same attitude the government has about income tax and withholding. If we (government) do not take your money, you will not have it for retirement or to pay your taxes. People are children and not responsible.

If the current administration truly believes its own mantra — less government is better, we should not trust government with our money etc. — then why do we have Social Security? Let’s eliminate Social Security and allow people to plan for their own retirement. We can better invest ALL the money we earn!

David Butcher,

Lawrence