Why Old People
Started Killing Young People
by Michael C.
Keith
“They treat us like we’re
invisible at our age,” said Greg.
“Or like we’ve got some
awful contagious disease,” added Randall.
“The other day some kids
laughed and made faces at me as I passed.”
“If this were a better world,
elders would be revered.”
“Absolutely, and there are some
countries that really value their seniors.”
“Well, not this country. They
treat us like we’re a burden.
“That’s true . . . as if
we have nothing left to offer.”
“It’s a damn shame, Greg.
We have wisdom that young people lack.”
“You’d think they’d
want to benefit from our experience.”
“Yeah, and treat us with
respect for all we’ve seen and been through.”
“We still have plenty to
contribute, my friend . . . not that they care.”
“A wealth of insight into the
world’s problems.”
“Not to mention human
relationships, Randall.”
“But the young just don’t
appreciate that, Greg.”
“I get so tired of feeling
worthless because I’m on in years.”
"Irrelevant and not worth the
bother to them.”
“We’re cast aside like the
old newspapers they haven’t read.”
“Well, there’s only one
thing left to do . . .”
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