discrimination of atheists

[kandrathe]

That is an awfully broad stroke you're painting with. There are those of us that have worked long hours for many years. For whatever reason (medical, tanked investments, etc.) we have gone through strong retirement savings, finally being forced to grab the lifeline of SS or SSD. The lifestyle is anything but comfortable. Many have to choose which "necessity" is not quite as necessary. Call for need based reform, but do not paint all beneficiaries as taking advantage of a government created scheme.

Yes, you are right. Broadly, the most assets are held by those who have worked, saved, invested and paid off their mortgages. But, you and I are probably less well off than many. The recent crash has toppled many retirement plans.

http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/bulle.../scf12.pdf