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.

To allow all U.S. workers to put part of their earnings into private investment accounts would definitely erode the Social Security system and cause uncertainty for new investors.

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.

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

Almost half of all Latinas currently on Social Security rely exclusively on their benefit check in retirement.

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

The president's claim that Social Security is going broke is misleading at best. The sky is not falling, although there is no doubt that the system needs to be strengthened.