Bush vs. Gore: Social Security
October 25, 2000
As the election draws closer, so does the popularity gap in what should be one of the narrowest presidential elections in decades. One of the big issues is what -- if anything -- needs to be done about Social Security.
Our Roadmap to Retirement Seminar will help you help yourself prepare for retirement, but what will George W. Bush and Al Gore do for your country? Mike Trigg (TMF Tonto) and Chris Rugaber (TMF RFK) take a look at the partisan perspectives. Read the arguments. Relish the rebuttals. Then vote, early.
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Bush Argument...
Political jargon aside, Social Security is an important debate to have for any investment-minded Fool. It can be boiled down to one simple question: Should the government trust you with the option of voluntarily investing a portion of your payroll taxes in personal retirement accounts? The answer for this Fool is "Yes."
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Gore Argument...
Of course Vice President Gore did not create the program. But his proposals to reform Social Security are, despite some flaws, preferable to George W. Bush's, and will do more to encourage saving and ensure retirement security for future generations.
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