Please join me by signing this petition so I can tell President Bush and Congress, on your behalf, that privatization is not the answer.

Social Security is a great American success story that must be protected. Privatizing Social Security will undermine the economy and make Social Security less secure by slashing benefits and drastically increasing the national debt. According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the average retiree is expected to lose more than $152,000 in benefits over the course of a 20-year retirement if your plan is enacted.

We need to build on the success of Social Security by developing bold and innovative ways for Americans to build wealth and save for retirement. Privatization is not the answer.

Sincerely,