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Originally Posted by NobodyHere
Why can't I just opt out of SS?
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Because almost 100 years ago, as a society, we decided having a bunch of poor old people was really bad for a developed country. And, that if people were left to their own choices, as a society, we'd still have to pay for their welfare in some way or another (health costs, increased crime, moral problems of - I dunno - euthanizing the elderly poor) so that decision was not left up to the individual.
Cute thing - some state workers are left out of social security. Others, too:
8 Types of Americans Who Aren't Eligible to Get Social Security
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