I'd happily forgo my Social Security check later in life as long as I am
exempt from paying FICA today.


P.Fritz wrote:
Exactly......

In the mean time, I consider it getting stolen money back, not accepting
socialism, nor is it hypocrisy.


Well, whatever you "consider" it, you are accepting benefits from a
socialist program.

I could retire years ahead, or pass money on to others, if it were not being
stolen from me.


Nah, you'd have frittered it away like you did your take-home pay. If
you weren't already saving & investing wisely, increasing your take-home
by the amount taken for Social Security would not have changed your
financial status.

DSK