Libertarian Party on Social Security

	Libertarian Party on Social Security Party Platform

Phase out government-sponsored retirement system

Retirement planning is the responsibility of the individual, not the government. Libertarians would phase out the current government-sponsored Social Security system and transition to a private voluntary system. The proper and most effective source of help for the poor is the voluntary efforts of private groups and individuals. We believe members of society will become more charitable and civil society will be strengthened as government reduces its activity in this realm. Source: 2014 Libertarian Party Platform , Nov 1, 2014

Replace the Social Security system with a private system

Retirement planning is the responsibility of the individual, not the government. We favor replacing the current government-sponsored Social Security system with a private voluntary system. The proper source of help for the poor is the voluntary efforts of private groups and individuals. Source: National platform adopted at Denver L.P. convention , May 30, 2008

Privatize Social Security

We favor replacing the current fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, government sponsored Social Security system with a private voluntary system. Pending that replacement, participation in Social Security should be made voluntary. Victims of the Social Security tax should have a claim against government property. Source: National Platform of the Libertarian Party , Jul 2, 2000

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