Comment 46068

By realitycheck (anonymous) | Posted August 21, 2010 at 08:37:53

I have observed lately a certain 'discounting' on opinion based on the age of the person presenting the opinion. There is this thought out there that opinions held by the younger generation is somehow more valid than that of those of an older generation. The rationale seems to be that the up and coming generation should have greater say in the decision-making process, and those of older generations should have their opinion somewhat muted (supposedly because they are going to die soon).

I find this ageist bias disturbing. It appears to be creeping up more and more in society, be it in the common marketplace, a hospital ward, or now in the political decision-making process.

I feel obliged to remind everyone that in a democracy such as Canada, the opinions of all citizens is equally valid regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexuality.

There was a time when the opinion of society's elders was held in great regard. There used to be a value to the wisdom accumulated with years of life experience. Discounting the opinions of an older generation puts the younger generation at great risk of repeating the same mistakes of the past. And it discounts the very values upon which our society is based.

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