[siliconc0w]

It's actually not, most retirees receive more in benefits than they've contributed.

[fkfyshroglk]

How does that contradict anything I said?

If you have issues with what it is, that's fine. But it still doesn't impact our deficit or ability to pay off debt.

[ndsipa_pomu]

Isn't that expected due to some people dying before retiring?

[const_cast]

Right, and of course, growth. The same is true for a 401K - you're going to get a lot more out than you contributed.