I would think that all working people should have the right to refuse SS deductions being taken from their earnings . The government has a way of getting out of everyone's pocket what it needs to uphold their pay and retirement but when it comes to us working class we have to fend for ourselves .

If the government would return what money I've put into SS and let me invest it ( or just stash it ) as I see fit I believe  I could have enough to retire now and not have to depend on our fearless leaders to let me have it in small quantities ( or not at all ) when I'm to old to use it .

I 've always thought mandantory retirement should be at age 45 . Then the government should provide us with a salery large enough to support our life style. When we die our heirs would receive whatever is left of our benefits to go toward their retirement ..

On another thought , Can you imagine what would happen if everyone that buys something on a particular day refused to pay taxes on their purchase ? I 'm talking about everything bought in the US on one day  from a pack of chewing gum to the most expensive puchase .