That is true everywhere, in NJ the elderly keep whining about property taxes, they don't think they should pay theirs because they are on a fixed income, everyone else should pay their taxes because they want to live here and have a "right to". Meanwhile they take their month long cruises or trips to their summer homes in Florida. We owe them their choice of lifestyle. I'm sorry but I've seen allot of the "Greedy Old Geezer Syndrome"
Tax policy is often tool for social engineering and a buffer for poor budgetary control.
Older folks DO pay taxes, just as much as everyone else. We complain because we are on a fixed income and getting squeezed by progressive government taxing authorities, many of whom can't control their budget.
Those who travel and enjoy their retirement have most likely worked hard to get what they have. Why are you so resentful of this?
Another point is that these retirees have paid into the system all their lives.
Lastly, ITS NOT THEIR MONEY!