Bush and Social Security

I am puzzled about Bush's push to reform our Social Security program. I smell a rat because I don't trust President Bush and suspect his motives.

1. Social Security is not in any imminent danger of collapsing so why scare Americans into thinking it is.

2. Why push for a "Private Social Security Account" when we have 401(k) and IRA plans to help us save for our retirement.

3. Why not increase the base salary on which Social Security taxes are levied. This small change could guarantee the viability of the program for even a longer period of time.

4. Allowing "private" accounts would take out billions of dollars from the Social Security Program and endanger the program itself and therefore future retirees. Does Bush want to do this? Why?

5. Is Bush being paid by Wall Street firms who stand to make billions in commissions IF the private account option is passed?

6. I am 57 and getting scare Bush is out to jeopardize my well being. I think others should be scared as well. I encourage all to email their Congressmen and women and tell them you are scared about your future.