I originally posted this early one morning in December. I thought it was especially relevant now, so I'm reposting. Apologies if you've already read it.
There has been a lot of controversy and arguments about the President's efforts at getting this bill passed to help protect Americans. The bill started with the best intentions in mind, as they all do, but it ran into the reality of politics and excessive watering down by a few Senators who claim to be Democrats.
Sure, a lot of people will be covered, but what about the people who are getting nothing? The people who don't have steady jobs are getting screwed. That's not all, women are getting a pretty terrible deal here as well.
And you can expect zero help if you're black, a farmer, a librarian, or in domestic service, like housekeeping. Between all the exemptions, limitations, and watering down, the bill isn't worth signing, and I'm frankly appalled that President Roosevelt would consider signing the Social Security Act.
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