Originally Posted by furloughfuntime

that's a laughable characterization of his view. here's the article being referenced: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine...-at-75/379329/

"I am talking about how long I want to live and the kind and amount of health care I will consent to after 75. Americans seem to be obsessed with exercising, doing mental puzzles, consuming various juice and protein concoctions, sticking to strict diets, and popping vitamins and supplements, all in a valiant effort to cheat death and prolong life as long as possible. This has become so pervasive that it now defines a cultural type: what I call the American immortal.I reject this aspiration. I think this manic desperation to endlessly extend life is misguided and potentially destructive. For many reasons, 75 is a pretty good age to aim to stop."

He is simply saying that even though people live longer, there's a tradeoff with a much reduced quality of life after the age of 75. ever been to a nursing home? he's not wrong about that point. he also makes clear this is about what he wants, not any form of policy that he wants to impose on others. he even says he doesn't support assisted suicide.

this reminds me of the hysterics about Obama's death panels. did that ever happen? Nope, and no one has said that they want to kill the elderly. not sure why people seek out controversy where there is none, and I think most people are sick of vapid fear-mongering