“I am 77 years old, served in WWII in the south pacific, Korea in 1951-1952, and in Vietnam in 1970. A good percentage of the “Notch Babies” served in those conflicts. I cannot understand why Congress is not ashamed. I have some medals, and that's all I expected. But I do expect equal (benefit) consideration. I'll be checking out pretty soon, but would like to have at least one Social Security check that’s the proper amount before I do.” — Ex. Corporal K.D. Shoberg
The proposal to grant temporary legal status and Social Security numbers to millions of illegal immigrants would set a terrible legal and social precedent by rewarding persons who break our laws. It suggests that persons who broke the law, and who are not even citizens of our nation, deserve greater consideration than Notch Babies.
As Corporal Shoberg points out, many Notch Babies’ risked their lives to serve our country through World War II, Korea, and even Vietnam. Those on the home front served as well—by keeping the factories and farms producing. Yet that generation now receives lower benefits than other retirees with similar work and earnings histories.
TSCL Board of Trustees Chairman George Smith recently voiced TSCL’s concern over the proposed Social Security totalization agreement with Mexico. In a statement to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims Subcommittee, he said, “While this nation is built on principles of coming to the aid of those in need, we must not forget about our duty and responsibility to American citizens—including TSCL members and supporters—many of whom fought for the freedom of Americans during World War II. Our membership understands the price of freedom, and realizes that sacrifice must be made. However, Social Security is a promise made by the United States government to its people. We must work to ensure that this promise is kept.”
As of this writing, several legislative proposals are being introduced to reform immigration. TSCL believes that the executive and legislative branches should not rush into implementing a treaty or passing legislation before serious consideration is given to the monetary effect of these proposals and how they would affect Social Security, especially now as the Baby Boomers approach retirement. But many Members of Congress aren’t familiar with these proposals and TSCL is continuing its process of educating elected officials about the potential detrimental effects of such proposals. TSCL continues to meet with Members of Congress in 2004 to promote not only the swift passage of The Notch Fairness Act, but to fight legislative proposals that would give away your Social Security to illegal immigrants.
April 2004
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