> Reads to me as if investing in stocks is a negative, that has been deliberately pushed on society as a whole. I wouldn't say it's a negative per se, I'd say

> Reads to me as if investing in stocks is a negative, that has been deliberately pushed on society as a whole. I wouldn't say it's a negative per se, I'd say that it's risky. It's only suited for those who have the time, knowledge, experience, and money to lose. The working class in general aren't experts in the stock market, nor should they be, and they certainly can't afford to lose their retirement funds. This is why I say this policy is "benefitting the speculators and financiers", who are the natural participants in the stock market. > I don't have to rely on the weak (and ever weakening) SS? But why is it weak and ever weakening? That's the point. It's a deliberate policy choice for the government to undermine SS.