Re: Social security overflow, change the law

I was really surprised by the number of people who responded to this.  I
agree with many of you -- there's a perception by the average citizen that
government employees on pensions are living high on the hog.

I admit that some are -- football and basketball coaches at colleges come 
to mind.  But when you look at a secretary who might be making $30K/year,
a $1000/month pension isn't going to cut it.  That's especially true if 
they can't draw on their 15 years of social security either.

And the military people...  Talk about sacrifice!  They sacrifice their
lives (sometimes literally, sometimes figuratively) for this country,
but when they retire they must continue to sacrifice.

Anyhow, I hope that some of you have contacted your representative about
this issue using the info below.  We all appreciate it!  And for those of
you who can't 'double dip' <scoff>, maybe the bill will finally let you
collect the SS benefits that you're due.

Chris

> There's currently a bill out there to change this.  If you think that
> this is a bad thing (as I do, who will also be affected by this when I
> retire), visit
> 
>    http://www.dingomt.com/ssoffsetlaw/
> 
> for more information.  A sample letter to send to your representative
> is available at 
> 
>    http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/socialsecurity7
> 
> Or you can call 1-866-327-8670 and ask for your congressperson's office.
> Say "As Congressperson _____________'s constituent, I am calling to ask 
> him/her to sign the discharge petition, House Resolution 987, introduced on
> September 7, to bring the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 147) to a
> prompt vote on the House floor."

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