Latinos are disproportionately more likely to be injured on the job than other ethnic groups.

Social Security has been effective for 70 years; prior predictions of its demise have been totally overstated.

Our Hispanic community needs to understand how important the Social Security system is for not only its retired citizens, but also its disabled workers.

President Bush has consistently used rhetoric, and that is not convincing given his past record.

We must take the time to do what needs to be done now, what is right, instead of passing a bad bill.

Because of my own experience with market fluctuation, I recognize the great risks one takes on investments. This converts the Social Security safety net into a risky proposition many cannot afford to take.

Because of their low earnings and family obligations, Latinas would not be putting much money into private investment accounts. An average Latina could wind up losing thousands of dollars under this proposal.