Huge banners on this new development that read: HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR OVER-65's
Is that discrimination towards under-65's?
I got no problem with free bus passes by the way. Most pensioners have paid taxes all their life and worked hard so they deserve their bus passes.
But that same logic don't go with house buying to me. I live in retirement county and all it means is that they come here to get a cheap deal, enjoy the NHS facilities and put nothing back into the county's economy other than their weekly shop at Sainsbury's for the well-off, or Morrissons for the not so well- off. (you never see them in Tesco in the same numbers)
2006-09-20 05:12:42 · 21 answers · asked by Part Time Cynic 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Hmmm, there is a difference.
I have a problem with the amount of elderly being actively encouraged to move to the county i live in. Does your town centre feel like the geriatric ward has been let out for the day? Mine does every day. They need no encouraging!
2006-09-20 08:39:56 · update #1
Dave: more presumptious than anything else. I avoid the NHS where i can. I'd rather pay for my own. At least i get treated with some dignity!
2006-09-20 10:21:46 · update #2
They also pay for their bus passes in the same way you do, through the rates.
You don't say which county but I assume west of Bournemouth.
But it doesn't matter.
You are miffed because the incomers push up prices and I agree with you. I have never known a builder to give discount to anyone so there will be a catch in there somewhere.
Perhaps the NHS facilities would be halved without them?
I am 83 and certainly would not want to live surrounded by people of my own age.
How would I play conkers or show the kids how to skate?
Retirement?
Rubbish just keep working and fighting until the last breath
2006-09-20 05:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are not discriminating anyone. They are just trying to get more seniors to move into the community and advertising lower rates for that age group is helping them sell to them. Most people over 65 are retired and some are living off of social security (which isn't much). I don't have a problem with them getting discounts. They've worked their whole lives why not give them a break??
2006-09-20 12:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You seem to be the one who is Discriminating and very offensive.
I fully support anything that helps the elderly in our society most of whom have contributed most of their lives in one way or another including Fighting for their country and your rights.
My grandparents are at this age and there is nothing I would like more than to see them get something back,they cannot work because idiots like you think they are past it,and this is partly why the Government is bringing in new laws to get rid of this discrimination.
Why should they not be able to buy cheaper houses,and you say they ENJOY the NHS facilities,well mate so do you.
I have never seen such an offensive question posted on Yahoo, you have offended a lot of people with elderly relatives.
I have now reported you.
2006-09-20 12:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called positive discrimination and i personally think it's an abomination, how is society ever going to be indifferent to the differences between people if the differences are continually being pointed out by giving the so called discriminated advantages that others don't get, surely this is only going to bread further hatred towards these groups of people. I believe everyone should be treated the same, things should cost what they cost, your example only goes to show that they are ripping of those who are not over 65, if they can afford the lower price for the older people they can afford the lower price for everyone
2006-09-20 14:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by Phion 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course it's discriminatory. The word 'discriminate' in it's self isn't a negative word, it simply means "to draw a distinction" (ie the distinction between people over 65 and under 65).
Anyway, whether or not it is negative? Personally I'd say fair play, I'd much rather rent or sell to someone over 65.
2006-09-20 12:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by jackie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really, since most under-65s will become over-65s at some point. The reverse is not true, which is why it's unfair to offer discounts to under-65s unless they have no job/student etc.
2006-09-20 12:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by cp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My community isn't allowed to develop UNLESS they market them as senior communities. This is because our area schools are overloaded with children but under funded. I suspect they're trying to get more tax dollars to pump into schools without placing further strain on the school system with more students--hence drawing senior citizens into the community. Sounds like a logical solution to me
2006-09-20 12:49:40 · answer #7 · answered by Sizzlin Sicilian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll find a lot of pensioners pay taxes on their pensions that they have been paying into all of their lives, and tax on their savings. So, you think you pay a lot of taxes one way or another, don't think it ends when you reach a certain age, you can be sure of two things, death and taxes.
2006-09-22 18:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by Calamity Jane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's your problem with the over-65s?Business's target all sorts of people,students,etc.If you are lucky you will reach a ripe old age & maybe then you will understand how financially difficult life can be for the elderly.
2006-09-20 14:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by michael k 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes you are being discriminatory. You sound like you have a problem with the elderly. Don't worry you will join them some day. We all will.
2006-09-20 12:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by courage 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋