THE LAST WORD

Anna Quindlen

How Old Is Too Old?

Race, gender—they're both up for grabs in this presidential election. It's age that has become the new taboo in a vitality culture.

 
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  • Posted By: WarPath @ 06/17/2008 9:04:31 PM

    Comment: Benjamin Franklin was 70 when he and 4 others started drafting the The Declaration of Independence.

  • Posted By: ciakane @ 06/05/2008 4:43:03 PM

    Comment: It isn't his age that bothers me, although he too old to be President, it is his determination to followed George Bush and continue the war in Iraq. Americans are not stupid. McCain can say anything, after all this is election year. However, most everyone is desperate for a better economy, an afforable healthcare system, attention to global warming, and afforable education for our children. McCain reminds me of our neighbors parrot. Everything Obama says, McCain repeats, and repeats, and repeats, like it was his idea. I have a grandfather like that. Maybe the age thing is more important than we think.

  • Posted By: teddyo @ 05/30/2008 8:43:25 AM

    Comment: Much too old for me. I like the young guy he's smart, new ideas, handsome, tall, nice tan too. When I look at McCain I see a tired old wrinkled man who needs to retire.

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