Dependence on the state = “dignity”

James Lileks on the Democrats’ manifesto and Social Security reform:

“Ensure Dignified Retirement.” Again, sounds great. Mandatory fedoras for men; a 50 percent reduction in Viagra commercials. But no: the Democrats wish to “prevent the privatization of Social Security,” because you cannot be trusted with your own money. It’s an interesting definition of dignity: waiting by the mailbox for your government check.

Or, as Grandpa Simpson says: “I’m old! Gimme gimme gimme!”