And there we have the nub of the problem with any discussion on...

And there we have the nub of the problem with any discussion on such things, what criteria do we use in making resource allocation, and who makes the decisions.
I think as we get older, we all should think about just how long we really wish to be around.
There are pressures from children etc, to avail ourselves of all of the resources to keep us safe/alive, but to what real point.

As far as shooting the over 65's, I'd prefer something more subtle, a 2nd hand Ducati would suit me fine.

cheers