The next step is euthanasia of the elderly. “It is selfish and unpatriotic to consume government funds, when they could be going to children or health care or [fill in the blank]. You are no longer productive, and it's unpatriotic to consume more than you produce. (cough-unless you're one of a number of special minority groups, then it's expected you won't produce, as you're a victim-cough)”
One small step, folks...