On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 20:04:10 -0700, "dlzc.aol@com \(formerly\)"
<dlzc1.cox@net> wrote:

>Dear bob:
>
>"bob" <thanatos@coldmail.nu> wrote in message
>news:uda7uv0dsm5csvogc66qbqkguo5r3sl8qd@4ax.com...
>> Amanda Panda wrote to Uncle Al:
>> >
>> >Uncle Al,
>> >
>> >What guarantee do you have that you will never become a cripple?
>>
>> What of it? Do you believe that everyone *deserves* to be taken care
>> of by others?
>>
>> If I don't have the cash to support myself if I have medical problems
>> I certainly don't intend to live off family, friends, or strangers.
>
>You don't plan to age?  Or will you kill yourself upon your 62nd birthday,
>so that you don't consume other peoples time and money?

Actually, I was thinking 65 would be a good time to check out.
However, if I were to become terminally ill before then I'd end things
sooner. 

>We live out of each other pockets, so to speak.  If you don't farm or mine,
>then you are support staff, and are already living off the ones who are.

Farm subsidies.

>Have a heart Mr. Scrooge.  Someone will be cradling your head in your old
>age.  Don't make it a bitter and hateful one.

It won't be.