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> Somehow I doubt anyone is going to agree to pay more in taxes to cover pensions in their state or city. After all, why should the government keep its promises (especially if it means we have to pay for it)?

I agree with it but then again I'm not opposed to paying taxes. Why shouldn't we provide for the retirement of our workforce?

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Boomers and their parents took out wayyy more than they put in. Whenever it has been time to pass the cup around for other groups, they haven't been what I would call generous. Look at the funding difference between Medicare and Medicaid if you want a feel for it.

Given all of that, I'm not too excited about propping-up their pension shortfalls.

I agree with you. I think it's a bit dangerous to start splitting boomers out though. All it's going to do is create division between young and old resulting in defunding for both groups.

Between this, Iraq/Afghanistan, China's ascent, and global warming, defunding (by circumstance rather than choice) is probably inevitable at this point.

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