1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

Social Security is a vital program that millions of Americans rely on for retirement income, disability benefits, and survivor's benefits. It is deeply concerning to see the attacks and reforms being proposed that could jeopardize the system's solvency and disrupt benefit payments. We cannot allow Social Security to collapse or face an interruption of benefits. This would have devastating consequences for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families who have paid into the system over decades of hard work. Claiming Social Security is a "Ponzi scheme" is both inaccurate and counterproductive rhetoric that undermines public trust in a successful intergenerational safety net. Instead of dismantling Social Security through reckless budget cuts and mass layoffs at the Social Security Administration, we should focus on strengthening the program for the long-term. This could involve lifting or eliminating the cap on payroll tax contributions for high-income earners, as Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed. By requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share into the system, we can extend Social Security's solvency for decades while increasing benefits for those who need them most. Social Security has demonstrated its effectiveness over nearly 90 years in preventing poverty among the elderly and disabled. It is a promise we must uphold for current and future generations. I urge you to reject any efforts to undermine this vital program through budget cuts, office closures, or privatization schemes that put profits before people. Please take immediate action to protect the full faith and funding of Social Security.