"Look at the life cycle costs. Initially your statement may be true, but for the last 25 years of your life the costs will dramatically reverse. Do you propose to voluntarily euthanize yourself once you become a burden to the younger generation?
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Silly boy (or girl)! Like many childless folks, I have already arranged to have plenty of funds and insurance to take care of those needs. Indeed, my wife and I are less likely to be sucking off the public nipple in our old age than most folks with kids.
I don't know who you are, how old you are, or what the heck you're thinking, but your logic is way, way off.
You should pat yourself on the back. So what about the 95% of the population who hasn't saved. Ultra-silly girl, Can you see where they would be burdens (free riders) on society?