Topic: We should end mandatory retirement

Argument: many older people are perfectly capable of contributing to the workforce. they should not be punished by being forced to retire at a particular age

Argument: Many people that are forced into retirement often do not have the means of supporting themselves financially, and so either turn to part time, low-wage work or welfare to sustain themselves.

Argument: many retirees are often below the poverty line, unable to heat their house and unable to eat a healthy diet. allow them the opportunity to work later in life to be able to improve their standard of life

Argument: no one should be forced to work or stop work against their will, this is hugely discriminatory and infringing on basic rights

Argument: older employees have a wealth of knowledge and experience and forcing them to retire could put a company's productivity at risk.

Argument: Older workers have more experience and expertise than young workers.

Argument: Older workers tend to command far higher salaries than younger workers. Mandatory retirement allows younger, cheaper workers to take the place of older, more expensive employees.

Argument: people age differently so age is not a good tool to use to determine if someone should be working or not

Argument: people are living far longer than they used to and are not ready to retire at the age they used to. many need the income to support their longer lives

Argument: people are living healthier longer now and forcing retirement based on arbitrary guidelines like age is a bad idea.

Argument: People are living longer and healthier lives and often wish to continue working.

Argument: people are living longer and so creating an age where you have to retire could result in people being out of employment for over 30 years.

Argument: people are living longer and we do not have the right to stop them from working if that is what they want to do.

Argument: people are now living longer and staying healthy. they should be able to work as long as they are able to and contribute to our society.

Argument: people are valuable at any age and should be allowed to work for as long as they want to

Argument: people entering the workforce are having trouble finding jobs. they cannot pay their bills and move up in life if not employed. unless older workers leave work, those trying to start work life cannot.

Argument: people have the right to work until they want

Argument: people should be able to choose when they retire.

Argument: people should be able to continue working if they choose

Argument: people should be able to work as long as they want to.

Argument: people should be able to work for as long as they're healthy and able to do the job.

Argument: people should be able to work only until a certain age

Argument: people should be allowed to retire when they are ready

Argument: people should be allowed to work as long as they like

Argument: people should be allowed to work for as long as they want and as long as they are capable