'Over 55'.

APROPOS the letter 'Over 55' (May 22). I fully empathise with the writer at the harsh treatment meted out to a citizen who only wanted to purchase groceries being denied entry just because of his age.

One fails to understand the logic that people aged above 50 years are weak. On the contrary, I feel that people who are aged above 50 years are more mature, tend to work harder and better able to understand a situation and deal with it.

Furthermore, it is common these days that people are still working in jobs even after the age of 60 years and their immune system and physical prowess are as good as...

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