You're asking me to answer a question on something you're not giving me all the info on.I was told by many people, decades ago when I was younger, not to count on SS because it won't be there when I retire.
Those elderly will end up on government assistance either way. May as well have them pay into ss while they work.
Why do you think it has been untouchable for generations?
Are you retired now? Are you age 62 retired or 82 retired? That'll help me address your first paragraph.
Which elderly? The elderly now or the ones 50 years from now?
What has been untouchable? Social Security? In what ways to you mean its "untouchable"?

