I wonder what age these bureaucrats will determine is “too old” to treat. They say 50 is the new middle age so I assume that there’s a new benchmark for old as well. We’re living longer, healthier lives (due to our current healthcare) but I doubt that will be taken into consideration by the pile of statistics they use to determine “end of life”.
And once it’s carved in stone in their socialist takeover, they will probably only adjust downward in the future even if we live to be 150 because some 60-year old woman will never be able to contribute to society the way a 20-year old can.
“because some 60-year old woman will never be able to contribute to society the way a 20-year old can.”
I understand your point but based on what I’ve seen, I’d take the 60 year old.
People who don't get the medical care they need usually become depressed and "give up". That has a profound effect on their health. So I suspect we won't be "living longer, healthier lives" under the new system.
How would you feel if at the age of 55 you lost the ability to walk because you needed a knee replacement and had to wait on a list until you were 60 to get it? Depressed is an understatement.