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![Johnston Smith](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/staff/johnstonsmith.png)Johnston Smith was born and raised in the Wilmington area.

He has yet to receive a college degree from any educational institution but he is a senior at a local classical school. He enjoys exploring his ideas and those which he does not agree with. He finds himself fascinated with our Country and with society in general. He writes to test his ideas in the public square and to inform people of why participation in our country is important.











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####  [ Social Security At 90 ](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/smith-articles/social-security-at-90) 

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 12:17

 [![Social Security At 90](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/thumbnails/mod_minifrontpagepro/a7881c30f2f56f9677d969925b14e1b6.png)](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/smith-articles/social-security-at-90) Social Security is nearly 90 and running out of money. Johnston Smith explains why the system is failing and what reforms could save Americans’ retirement.