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jberryhill

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20. That's average life expectancy from birth

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #10)

Fri Mar 11, 2016, 09:47 PM

Mar 2016

If you make it past childhood illnesses and accidents, you can expect to live a lot longer than 79.

The 79 figure is average life expectancy from birth.

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When anyone runs for public office, some things should not matter. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 OP

Dammit, stop making sense... First Speaker Mar 2016 #1

I agree with #2 and #3 deathrind Mar 2016 #2

I can see that.......age can make a difference, or be a deal-breaker. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #3

Disagree on #1 jberryhill Mar 2016 #4

Well, I wasn't exactly advocating that children should hold office! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #5

Which boils down to "age does matter" jberryhill Mar 2016 #6

If you jump up on a soapbox... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #7

The US Constitution specifically tells us age does matter etherealtruth Mar 2016 #8

Can you clarify what you mean? There is a big difference between running for the madinmaryland Mar 2016 #9

No Kidding! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #12

Disagree with #1 maxsolomon Mar 2016 #10

It IS the hardest job on the planet, I believe. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #14

That's average life expectancy from birth jberryhill Mar 2016 #20

4. Religion, or lack thereof liberaltrucker Mar 2016 #11

Respect can only be earned by the living, once someone dies and their name becomes a pox Rex Mar 2016 #13

I appreciate your post, but are you in the right thread? CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #15

Dammit NO! Rex Mar 2016 #16

Not to worry, my dear Rex........ CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #17

Well if I am great Rex Mar 2016 #19

You are too kind, my dear Rex! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2016 #21

I think we "age" as we see fit... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #18