Send back your social security

When I talk with conservatives about raising taxes, I am often told, "If you want to pay more, then you can send in your money to the government.  But don't try and take mine."  Upon reflection, I think this could apply to the tea partiers.  A lot of the tea partiers are senior citizens who are complaining about government spending.  To them I would say, "If you think the government is spending to much, then feel free to send back your social security checks.  But don't threaten the benefits due to other people."