A Boring Dystopia

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Keep in mind that social security is set to run out in 10 years time. (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by STRIKINGdebate2 to c/aboringdystopia

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (9 children)

At least in principle, social security is a mandatory way of saving for retirement, not simply a tax. In that context, it makes sense that contributions are capped since payouts are capped.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Then why are CEO's even paying for it?

[–] Thaumiel 3 points 8 months ago

Because it's cheaper for them than actual social safety nets.

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