From 1937 (when the first payments were made)

through 2009 the Social Security program has

expended $11.3 trillion.

From 1937 (when taxes were first collected)

through 2009 the Social Security program

has received $13.8 trillion in income.

Conclusion #1:  The Social Security program has a 

   $2.5 trillion surplus.

Conclusion #2. Not one red cent of the current national

         debt of $14 trllion is due to the

Social Security program.