Thank you.--and no. As annoying as the pundit are comedians who also seem to think that Biden's age makes for good bits. It doesn't--it just comes off as lazy and pathetic.
Testing of mental acuity as well as presence of personality disorders in the two main candidates early in the process might be a good idea. Ethical, unbiased examination of results and transparency of same.
When we discuss ageism let us include how ageist we can be towards younger generations. It’s not a zero sum game: you’re not old enough or you’re too old. You just ate.
Thank you.--and no. As annoying as the pundit are comedians who also seem to think that Biden's age makes for good bits. It doesn't--it just comes off as lazy and pathetic.
I don't think so, really. Wondering what the conversation about age would be if the two candidates were female . . . .
Testing of mental acuity as well as presence of personality disorders in the two main candidates early in the process might be a good idea. Ethical, unbiased examination of results and transparency of same.
I am one who highly resents ageist thinking. I am 84 years old and I am me - not a stereotype of what people think an 84 year old is.
When we discuss ageism let us include how ageist we can be towards younger generations. It’s not a zero sum game: you’re not old enough or you’re too old. You just ate.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments!
Good read…..
Don, thanks so much for writing this. Yes to everything you've said!