Topic: We should end mandatory retirement

Argument: Ending mandatory retirement sends the message that workers of all ages have inherent worth.

Argument: everyone should have the choice when to retire.

Argument: for people who work in skilled manual jobs it comes to a point where it is no longer safe for them work, the retirement age is used to protect people of a certain age as a safety precaution

Argument: Forcing members of a profession to retire at a certain age creates an experience drain

Argument: Forcing members of a profession to retire at a certain age creates an experience drain.

Argument: Forcing workers out of their position is unethical because it is likely to make them destitute and possibly homeless.

Argument: if a person loves their job and isn't physically or mentally draining on them why should we force them to leave what they love? they may not be financially secure enough to retire as well.

Argument: if people are still able to do good work then there should be no reason to force them to retire

Argument: if people want to work passed a certain age it is their choice

Argument: if someone can still work they should be allowed. it will cause less strain on social security.

Argument: if the workers are still performing at an adequate level, they should not be forced to retire simply based on their age.

Argument: if we don't have mandatory retirement, then it will be more difficult for the younger generation to receive promotions at work.

Argument: if we end mandatory retirement many older workers that want to retire after many years of service may be denied that right

Argument: in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire.

Argument: Individuals are the best arbiters of their own desires and good, they should be able to choose when to retire on their own. Mandatory retirement strips people of their agency and choice.

Argument: it forces more qualified people out of jobs & replaces them with less qualified people

Argument: it is beneficial for companies to bring in fresh faces and ideas so that the company does not get stagnat

Argument: It is more efficient for the government and businesses to have mandatory retirement than it is to begin having rigorous and regular reviews of their older employees to ensure their employees are still competent.

Argument: it should be allowed so younger people can get into the workplace.

Argument: its unfair to force people to quit working

Argument: making people retire opens up positions for young people rather than leaving them at the bottom rung of careers forever.

Argument: Mandatory requirement would inject a new energy and innovation into any given field, and would combat unemployment among young people

Argument: mandatory retiremen pushes those with something still to contribute out of the workplace, which can be damaging to the persons wellbeing and health

Argument: mandatory retirement ages are inconsistent with modern workplace practices and are contrary to the desire for age equality

Argument: mandatory retirement allow new workers a chance