HI Phil :).
I fully support the current programs and think they should be expanded to include younger people who are unable to work due to disabilities, being the sole caregiver for children or elderly or disabled relatives, etc. In fact, I like the idea of Medicare for all.
I like many of your ideas for new social programs, too.
Unfortunately in the current clinate, we will be lucky if we can prevent the party in power in congress from fulfilling their stated goal of eliminating Medicare and Social Security.
Someone stole my ex650, cut through the padlock after trying to cut the chain. It was nearly a year ago and it still hurts when I think of it. I hope yours is still purring along happily.