Most Americans are worried that their state and local governments won't be able to afford the pensions promised to government workers but also don't want to see services cut or taxes raised to address the problem.
Almost three-quarters of those surveyed in the latest Reason-Rupe poll say they are concerned about governments' ability to meet future pension obligations. An even larger share, 82 percent, said public employees should be required to contribute more to their retirement.
Fifty-three percent said public employees should contribute at least 50 percent of total deferrals into their pension funds, while 58 percent favor capping retirement benefits.
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