[JoeAltmaier]

And that load is taken almost entirely by the elderly (50+) population. Who don't matter? Are not worth it?

They vote it turns out, so no we're not going to see a politician sacrificing them any time soon.

[bagacrap]

actually the median age of death is 80, for some more accurate perspective. Generally speaking I would consider myself lucky to live to that age and greedy if I thought that others should make major sacrifices so I could live slightly beyond it.

[JoeAltmaier]

Actually the unacceptable rise in mortality begins around 55. Who cares the median age, for something that's so severe? That's a spurious argument.

"The median age of those executed by firing squad was 80, so why are you whining?"