While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

I do not believe that the Social Security system is in crisis.

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

While it is clear that we need to make some adjustments to protect Social Security for the long term, it is disingenuous to say that the trust fund is facing a crisis.

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million people with disabilities depend on Social Security for their daily sustenance.

The real sin with Social Security is that it's a long-term rip-off and a short-term scam.