I disagree with the “based on need”. That’s “means testing”, and converts the program from a simple social entitlement program into charity. It immediately builds in resentment for “successful” people being compelled to support “failures”. Means Testing is the underlying problem that creates and systematically oppresses the poverty class.

Social security should be provided equally to every person of “retirement age”, regardless of need or whether they have actually retired or are continuing to work.

Social Security should be moving toward becoming Universal Basic Income.