Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z say the system needs reform, an exclusive Newsweek poll found, amid fears the benefits won’t exist when they come to retire

Younger generations in the U.S., including millennials and Gen Zers, are much more likely to believe that the Social Security system needs reforming than those in their 60s and 70s, according to a recent survey conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies on behalf of Newsweek.

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Some 40 percent of respondents said they believe that the Social Security program currently pays out more to retirees than it is receiving in Social Security tax payments, while 26 percent disagreed with this statement.

Gen Zers (ages 18-26), millennials (ages 27-42) and Gen Xers (ages 43-58) were more likely than boomers (59 and older) to think that Social Security should be reformed.

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

That's defeatist. Of course if you give up fighting, then it won't be around.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago

    I already vote blue every election and mildly frequently write my reps, it's all well and good to use the 'fight' metaphor but until we are rioting in the streets we are just going to have the slow slide down till it gets gutted completely.

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