Demo Outside Deficit Commissioners' Speech in Monterey

Last summer, in a letter responding to criticisms against him from the Older Women's League, Alan Simpson wrote, "Yes, I've made some plenty smart cracks about people on Social Security who milk it to the last degree. You know 'em too. It's the same with any system in America. We've reached a point now where it's like a milk cow with 310 million tits!"*

Simpson's comments make us wonder about his claim that he is trying to "protect" Social Security. Despite an apology (of sorts) for his statement, he made it clear that he has no idea what working people really live like.

Here are the facts:

• The average Social Security beneficiary in America receives $13,900 annually.

• The average for older women receives approximately $11,000 each year.

• If the Commission decides to cut these benefits, older adults, widows, children who have lost their parents and people with disabilities will suffer.


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

**Facts on Social Security from the Older Women's League.