So I go to the Social Security office today

suninvited

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Fri Aug-28-09 11:15 PM
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So I go to the Social Security office today

to get a replacement card. I lost mine in Hurricane Ivan five years ago, but never replaced it. I figure since I am looking for a job, someone might need to see a copy if I ever find one.

Anyway, I go in the office, and am greeted by a fully armed security guard. He tells me to turn off my cell phone before I can go in, and he gives me a number. Inside there is another armed security guard. I havent been into a social security office in a long time, but I dont remember there being all that security before. Is there a reason that social security offices are at some kind of risk, it isnt like they have any money in there?

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Louisiana1976

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Fri Aug-28-09 11:29 PM
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1. Maybe in case people told they can't get benefits.....

seriously flip out?

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SeattleGirl

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Fri Aug-28-09 11:32 PM
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2. I belive that's why. I had to go to the Social Security office here

in Seattle a couple of years ago, and while it wasn't as bad as the OP described, there was an armed guard at the door.

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suninvited

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Fri Aug-28-09 11:34 PM
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3. that must be it

I didnt think of that, because you are usually informed of that stuff in the mail. I assumed those people use the phones to talk to people about that stuff, not their local offices.

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TreasonousBastard

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Sat Aug-29-09 12:26 AM
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4. Near as I can tell, it's just more 9/11 paranoia. n/t

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denbot

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Sat Aug-29-09 12:33 AM
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5. Follow the money

Who owns the companies with the security contracts..

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