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Thu, August 26, 2010 9:57:47 AM
Social Security is a milk cow?!
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"Barry Jackson, AARP"
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Dear Arnold,

Social Security is a milk cow?!

According to Alan Simpson, the co-chair of the President’s Fiscal Commission, yes!

Fight back by sending the President a message opposing unfair changes to Social Security.

I was shocked by Alan Simpson's recent thoughtless comments calling Social Security a "milk cow"1 and insulting millions of Americans.

Coming from anyone these comments would be over the line. But what makes them more offensive is Senator Simpson's position: co-chair of President Obama's Fiscal Commission, which is currently considering changes to Social Security as a solution to reduce the deficit.

How can a commission led by Sen. Simpson fairly make recommendations on the future of important programs like Social Security?

Click here to send a letter to the White House TODAY, urging that the President's Fiscal Commission stop considering benefit cuts to Social Security to address the deficit.

You and I know that the millions of Americans who receive Social Security aren't "milking the system." Social Security is paid for by the lifetime of contributions from hard-working Americans, and hasn't contributed even one penny to the federal deficit.

Social Security cuts should not be considered to reduce the deficit – in fact, how can we accept any changes recommended by a commission led by Alan Simpson? But President Obama set up this commission, and it's up to him to protect Social Security from budget-driven cuts.

Tell President Obama to stand up for Social Security and urge his Commission to reject budget-driven cuts to Social Security.

Thank you for speaking out on this critical issue.

Sincerely,

Barry Jackson
Senior Manager, Grassroots

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1 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20014698-503544.html



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