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Wrong and ignorant. Social Security is an earned benefit. The op-ed contributor confuses Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI is a program for the poor. There are several mistruths by the contributor.. Social Security has no maximum benefit. Social Security is a social insurance program. Social Security calculations are weighted for the low wage earner. A previous op-ed said to not give Social Security to people who have not paid in, does that mean no spouses or survivor benefits? Raise the cap on FICA? That is a paid union statement. The obvious answer is everyone pay FICA. All Social Security financial worries disappear, along with the unions. More money in the middle class pocket. The Democrats want your money and have a hidden agenda. A democrat will Never say to reduce taxes. State and local government employees (TEACHERS) pay FICA now.