Here's a novel idea!  Put our whole gov't on the same social security as the "common folk" , eliminate their pensions and put that  money into social security , and eliminate "double dipping" by our gov't officials.  If we eliminate  the excesses of our elected, and government workers, perhaps, we could balance the bud...more

The government should learn to live within its budget!  We need a law that states everyone pays 15%, no deductions.  That is what the gov't lives with.  Think about it.

The author of this article isn't grounded in reality!  Some of us don't live in areas with public transportation or all  the amenities of big city living.  We live in rural communities where life is slower.  I'm tired of people telling me "what's good for me!"  I can decide my self and if I don't like what is happening...more

Just a note to say how upset I am with all the changes you have instituted on MSN.  I liked clicking on a story and being able to read the whole story.  I don't like having to click on the story 3-4 times before I FINALLY get the story.  Change for change sake is not good.  Shame on you!!!