James Cunneen (R)
I believe that individuals should be allowed to invest in safe government bonds or approved equity-index funds, on a voluntary basis. This would allow them to invest a portion of the payroll tax that they now pay to the government and empower them with the freedom and responsibility to control some of their own retirement funds instead of accepting Social Security's current dismal return. By allowing individuals to invest a portion of their payroll taxes in real assets and allowing them to earn compounded interest, the retirement security of Americans would be increased and Social Security would be strengthened for the long term.