Old 09-29-2025 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ohaiyo
Why don't we just raise the age by 1 month a year for the next 36 years? Kind of balance the different needs. You know, compromise?
As I've said that's my preference (maybe a bit faster than 36 years though).

But it would almost certainly be illegal under equal protections. Once it's determined that 67 is safe, you cannot allow some folks (kids) to go to 67 but cap others at 65.083. Federal law cannot supersede equal protections (constitution).

Might be a work around, ie claim that for safety reasons you want to slow roll the age increase and monitor the results carefully over time. It would be challenged but might hold up OK.