A government pension is a fund into which a sum of money is added during the period in which a person is employed by the government. When the government employee retires they are able to receive periodic payments from the fund in order to support themselves. As the birth rate continues to fall and the life expectancy rises governments worldwide are predicting funding shortfalls for pensioners. In the U.S. federal, state and local governments are eligible to receive pensions.
36% Yes |
64% No |
26% Yes |
59% No |
4% Yes, for government workers but not for politicians |
3% No, not until we decrease our national debt |
4% Yes, but only for low-income pensioners |
2% No, they should be reduced |
2% Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
See how support for each position on “Government Pensions” has changed over time for 132k America voters.
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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I don’t know enough to have a stance
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Yes, but only for low-income pensioners, and not for politicians
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I think pension payouts and benefits should be increased for most retired workers, with the wavering future of social security.
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Yes, but only for lower-income government workers and not politicians or executives. Adjust them yearly for inflation
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Reduce for retired politicians and increase for retired government workers, specifically low-income individuals.
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Yes, but only for lower-income government workers, not politicians or executives. Adjust them yearly for inflation
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