Ageism Works!

Being partial to the elderly seems rational. Since life expectancy has steadily climbed over history, it just seems that we've found ways to celebrate someone's obvious, diminished life. Consider John McCain for example: lampooned endlessly for his pronounced seniority. There comes a time when one's worth has run it's course. Some may lead fulfilling lives, others may not. It is always best to make an exit while dignity is intact. Or your beauty, at least.

Sure, there are exceptions. Paul Newman, for one. He was a man of great talent, and goodwill. Yet he was a relic of a bygone era of elegance and raw charisma that is rare in today's expendable, non-talent mill of so-called entertainers. Sure - everyone is famous for 15 minutes - but at the cost of all decorum. Other than that - this contention that 30 is the new 20 is an awkward attempt to instill despondent individuals with the belief that their so-called "self-worth" is really of value - which it isn't. We must live in truth and attempt to justify our meager existence - even if it's a ruse to disguise whatever plagues us - in an effort to get at something genuine. If all else fails, live your life as if it were a work of art. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/movies/19harr.html