From: Mike N. 

On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:04:51 -0800, Ellen K.
 wrote:

>This is uncharacteristically totally inaccurate.   Social Security is
>NOT need-based, it's based on how much you pay in over your work life.
>Zillionaires collect.

   True, they're not need based, but Bill Gates may still not collect a
cent: there are limits on annual income before you qualify for benefits.
Bill G. will presumably have a continuous income from asset appreciation.

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