Social safety nets under attack from "summary" of The Great Unraveling by Paul R. Krugman,University Paul Krugman
In recent years, the bedrock of social protection that has safeguarded the vulnerable in our society is now facing a relentless assault. Programs that provide a safety net for those in need, such as Social Security and Medicare, are being undermined by those in power who seek to dismantle them under the guise of fiscal responsibility. These attacks on social safety nets are not merely misguided attempts to balance the budget; they are a deliberate effort to reshape the very fabric of our society. The justification for these attacks often comes in the form of alarmist rhetoric about the unsustainability of these programs. However, a closer look at the facts reveals that these claims are largely unfounded. Social Security, for example, is fully funded for the next two decades and could easily be made solvent for the foreseeable future with minor adjustments. The real motivation behind these attacks is not fiscal prudence, but a desire to roll back the pro...
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