> If investing in stocks and bonds is superior to the present system, why
> doesn't the government simply invest our Social Security funds there?
>
For one simple reason, it's against the law.
They cannot themselves invest it in private stocks and bonds because of the very real danger of conflict of interest.
Congress has the power to call off the whole scheme any
time it sees fit.
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