Most of the people in this country don't want Social Security cut at all, and believe in the program. So why not require an incremental contribution based on income to fund Social Security, so as not to cut funds to those who need that income the most? While employees gained one thousand dollars, Social Security recipients lost cost of living increases for two consecutive years. Employers gained the most.So while employees had more money to spend and not save, Social Security recipients lost all around. This structure penalizes those who have a lower income instead of charging more from those who can afford more.