Why aren't congressional paychecks being held instead of Social Security checks of the retired men and women who kept this country going , the disabled from the veteran who left part of themselves on the front line to the person who can only wish they were well enough to assist in such an ordeal. We are not the people who decided to live off the government system because it was easy sitting on our stoops waiting for a welfare check. We were the working class , we toiled for hours on end with pride in our work . Time either rushed by or took a bite out of us putting us on the side line, and now our country , the country we pledged allegiance to is turning on us since they have gotten what they can off the sweat on our backs. Not one of us asked to become disabled or age to the point that we can no longer work . So while our Elected officials are raking in tens of thousands each they decide to play political games with the Social Security of folks who need to buy medication , pay co pays to see our doctors , keep a roof over our heads and put food on our tables . Tell our government officials from all branches and all Houses if you cut off our SSI, SSD, Veterans Benefits we should be able to do the same to you . We are your boss . NO PAY FOR ANY HOUSE OF GOVERNMENT IF THEY DELAY OR HOLD OUR BENEFITS WE WORKED FOR !