Pontooner, I thought the same thing, at first blush. But upon some consideration and pondering of the point, it became clear to me, that at least the people I know who are elderly and disabled, spend much less on energy prices, as an index to their income, than others. They just don't drive nearly as much. However, health care, medicines, food costs, etc... the stuff they do spend on, have increased greatly.

This is a very emotionally charged debate, and I hope it stays as clean as it has so far. I love reading opposing points of view more than the ones that agree... why?? because a well prepared oppositional point of view makes me think, stretches my mind.

Thanks to all.... and tight lines friends,

HDF

Quote Originally Posted by pontooner View Post
Do you read the articles before you post you opinions?

People who get Social Security receive a increase in payments at the begining of a new year based on the cost of living adjustment. Cost of living actually decreased this year ,so no increase for people receiving Social Security plain and simple.

Payments can't decrease so where is the robbing of these people you was talking about?

And I would bet dollars to donuts they will give Social Security recepients some type of payment to make up for the $2.00 dollar a month increase some might see in their prescription drug program.