New Seniors

No matter what you say or how valid your points may be, these folks are unlikely to hear, let alone accept, your rationale. Expect a personal attack rather a logical and fair response, if the other party is even willing to address the subject. “Don’t confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up” is the prevailing attitude of many these days. If you believe that prejudice is best described as contempt prior to investigation, then the one who derides you based solely on their personal philosophy is the one whose motives should be challenged.

Like the overwhelming majority of Americans, New Seniors (those born between 1930 and 1945) support protecting the southern border, placing greater restrictions on hiring and not rewarding illegal immigrants by offering them government services. A nation is defined by geographic borders, its constitution and laws. If you agree, does this make you a xenophobe?

Upholding the concept that marriage is between a man and a woman is not new, so it really doesn’t need to be defended. However, if some factions have their way we will abandon the accepted definition of marriage in favor of their ideal. Most folks 65+ are open to unions but draw the line on making gay marriage the law of the land. New Seniors simply have a different point-of-view from those who would erase all lines. If you agree, does this make you a homophobe?

The New York mosque pushback is not intolerance or an effort to take away freedom of religion or the right to build a place of worship for Muslims. However, the question is why must the mosque be located so close to ground zero? This displays insensitivity to the families who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as the nation as a whole. If you agree, does this make you an Islamophobe?

The above examples are just the beginning. Detractors of health care reform legislation are considered cold hearted, because 32 million uninsured individuals would be denied coverage if the government had not pushed through a plan late last year. Belief in the right to life is met with cries that such a position is anti-women, anti-poor and out-of-touch with today’s enlightened social mores. Opposition to the redistribution of wealth is supposedly motivated by personal greed and a lack of compassion for others, yet New Seniors know from experience this is not the way to build a stronger America.

If you’re 65+, don’t be intimidated by people wanting to change the American standards in which you have always believed. We must stand up for the values, traditions and morals that made this country great. Our nation’s future depends on you defending them.

-NewSeniors Editorial

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