Topic: We should end mandatory retirement

Argument: mandatory retirement allows for youger generations to enter the workplace

Argument: mandatory retirement allows job markets to be cleared of those that should be retired because of slowing of the cognitive processes associated with old age letting in younger job seekers.

Argument: mandatory retirement allows new workers to take the place of older workers that are past their prime and just need to retire.

Argument: Mandatory retirement allows there to be enough jobs for the next generation, which is more important since these are people who don't have family to rely on and are only starting to build their lives.

Argument: mandatory retirement allows workplaces to free up jobs for younger workers

Argument: mandatory retirement allows younger generations to get a fair chance to advance and is therefore necessary.

Argument: Mandatory retirement as a blanket policy is unnecessary, as those who are unable to perform their job can be released for cause without the policy, while valuable employees can remain.

Argument: mandatory retirement brings too much stress to both businesses who are now out a knowledgeable employee and to the person who now no longer has employment.

Argument: mandatory retirement can force older, less-resilient workers out of the workforce, replacing them with younger, better workers.

Argument: Mandatory retirement contributes to leaving older people feeling directionless after being forced to stop working against their will. This contributes to high rates of depression and other mental illnesses in older populations.

Argument: Mandatory retirement could force whole blocks of experienced veterans to retire every year, with a deleterious effect on industry

Argument: Mandatory retirement creates a society that recognizes the unique needs of the older population and encourages social spending to support them.

Argument: mandatory retirement creates employment opportunities for the younger generation of workers, who would otherwise be increasingly shunted out.

Argument: mandatory retirement creates jobs for younger people who may otherwise struggle to find employment.

Argument: mandatory retirement denigrates the experienced professional who has worked for years. we must end this practice because it undermines the economic and emotional stability of the individual

Argument: Mandatory retirement discourages productivity in the individuals who are nearing the age since they know they will have to leave their work soon and won't be getting any new promotions or bonuses.

Argument: mandatory retirement discriminates based on age, not ability and should be ended

Argument: Mandatory retirement discriminates people based on their age, as it doesn't take into account the capacity of the individual to perform their job at a high level.

Argument: mandatory retirement ensures a turnaround of the workforce and positions at entry level

Argument: Mandatory retirement ensures that at least some positions open up in a profession on a predictable basis. It allows younger workers to enter the field as older workers exit.