Should millionaires be able to opt out of Social Security?

A 63-year-old semi-retired physician argues that Americans who have saved $2 million or more for retirement should have the option to opt out of Social Security. His reasoning is that such individuals no longer need the government's retirement safety net. The question raises a broader debate about mandatory social solidarity versus financial freedom for the wealthy.

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