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Tobin S.

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1. This is a symptom of a weakness in American society.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2019, 10:23 PM

Jul 2019

In many cultures, the elderly are admired and respected and remain active members of their communities. They are valued for their wisdom and love. In American society, we tend to place an emphasis on youth and admire that more. We have a tendency to ignore our elderly.

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Silent suicide: The fatal combination of old age, loneliness and loss [View all] Sherman A1 Jul 2019 OP

This is a symptom of a weakness in American society. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #1