Why are Social Security and Medicare said to be the "third rail" of American politics?
A) Because they cannot be touched in any way without hurting the person or party who tries to change them
B) Because there is so much political energy around these issues
C) Because they are necessary for the system to work
D) Because they are so ingrained in society that most politicians couldn't think of an alternative means of providing benefits
E) Because both parties use the same system of providing benefits
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