Life expectancies are rising. Are you worried about the growing age gap between the old and the young?

Question

Because that's basically the flawed reasoning behind the "income gap" hysteria.

http://www.nytimes.com/specials/downsize...

http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/1988/05/art1...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news...

http://www.frbsf.org/econrsrch/wklyltr/e...

http://www.dallasfed.org/fed/annual/1999...

http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/25/pf/recor...

http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/28/news/eco...

http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/28/news/eco...

Answer 1

I think that the growing age gap can be an opportunity for our country and our economy. More older adults could mean that young children have multiple caretakers and lots of nurturing attention. Older Americans can reflect upon their lives and talk to younger people about their successes and regrets. Seeing elderly who have less than adequately prepared for a long retirement will give the younger population the motivation to save and plan. It will also give the younger population an opportunity to show compassion and create a family friendly health care system.

Answer 2

Naaaaaaaaaaa, no worries here... war & disease will always keep killing people off of all ages.