How should the government fix the Social Security system?

“I think privatizing is a bad idea. I wouldn’t want to put it on the open market.”

Jack Eastman, Exeter

“I think the key about the President’s plan is that privatizing is optional, so it shouldn’t threaten people.”

Peter Alexander, Hampden

“I think there should be reform. We should give people free medical care. We need to take better care of our senior citizens.”

Ann Stevens, Dover Foxcroft

“We could start with a new president.”

Chris Dupuis, Bangor

“I don’t think we should gamble our money away on something important like that. Privatizing would be bad.”

Nick McLaughlin, Bangor

“I think they should leave things the way they are.”

Shiella Kelly, Bucksport

“Higher taxes on the richest people would help. Privatization is not a good idea.”

Jeff Storey, Woodland

“I think privatization would be bad because if we put money in the stock market and it crashes it would be really bad.”

Tracy Pinkham, Orono