Poll Result

George Magazine Poll Question

Should Social Security be privatized?
Privatization would essentially trade the security and predictability of a government-guaranteed benefit for the potential of higher returns and personal ownership, accompanied by significantly higher personal financial RISK.
(Please comment after voting.)

Yes, fully. I want complete control and higher potential returns. 94

Partially. Keep a basic guaranteed minimum, but allow optional private add-on accounts. 69

I'm unsure until I know how the massive transition costs would be paid for. 52

No, never. The risk of market crashes is too high for a safety net. 132

No, just fix the current system (e.g., raise the tax cap or retirement age). 93

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