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Old 05-10-2006, 11:50 AM
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Wink okey pokey?


just read an article about japan's problem with aging ppl. committing crimes so they can go to prison...prepared meals and other ammendities offered there are luring older ppl. into lives of crime...we must avoid turning prisons into retirement homes...
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Old 05-10-2006, 11:55 AM
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That is sad.

With the large amount of baby boomers retiring by 2008, it makes one wonder just how our economy is going to handle this vast amount of people when it comes to health care, housing, meals, etc.
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:25 PM
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I don't think anyone could mistake an American prison for a retirement home.
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:29 PM
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Good point Fern!
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:34 PM
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I agree with Fern! Besides who wants to go to a retirement home?
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