In politics, as in life, it’s all too easy to write off old people, especially when they are frail or disabled. President Joe Biden’s fall on stage during the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday immediately raised questions of fitness. On the national political stage, age has increasing relevance. Similarly, a 60-year-old president could fall, but they are less likely to sustain a life-altering injury from one than an 80-year-old. The second issue we must determine before creating guidelines on age and employability is deciding who gets to participate in that process.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 08, 2023 15:54 UTC