1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The Social Security program is a vital source of income for millions of retired Americans and those with disabilities. Recent proposals to cut or privatize Social Security threaten the financial security of some of our most vulnerable citizens. We must safeguard and strengthen this crucial social safety net that protects against poverty in old age or in the event of disability. Social Security represents a fundamental commitment to human dignity that should be preserved and improved, not undermined. I urge you to resolutely defend Social Security from any attempts at reduction or privatization that would endanger the wellbeing of our nation's seniors and disabled individuals.