Texas Proud
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True. But remember the birth rate is a big deal, too. The WWII generation averaged 3 children per couple. The Boomers averaged 2. If nothing else had happened, the changing birth rate alone would lead to a 50% increase in the tax rate or a 33% decrease in benefits.
Immigration is taking up the slack from the lower birth rate... so the numbers are not as dire as you say.... not great, mind you, just not as bad...