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Originally Posted by kramus
I figure that 60 is a good target to call it old - before that is late middle age, and after that age starts killing people off. Besides, 60 is 150% of our "natural" ie sans modern health care age. In the good old days - read neolithic and older, we tended to die when we were in our late 30's/early 40's. We had fulfilled our biological imperitive by then, and imparted our wisdom and strength to the next generation. Any age after that was gravy. The modern era - read anti-biotics and sterilized surgical/anesthetic options coupled with true dentistry and an awareness of general health and nutrition - allows us to impart our wisdom and strength to the generations following our children by keeping us viable and vital beyond the 40-45 year limit.
Of course, I will be 48 next month, a grandfather of a sweet little girl, and prefer the tag middle-aged over old - but that's just me  |
Right on target..... I was thinking about 60 myself. I work in Corrections, and am a transfer officer. I used to work cellblocks and dorms, until I got smart and got into the transportation dept. I am in good shape now, fairly muscular, and at 200lbs have enough mass to kick some #!#@$! when I need to. But, uses of force are a rarity these days, since getting off the unit and onto our buses and vans. Still though I wonder if I am going to be able to go at it with a convict if need be at say 55, if need be. I am not one of those aggressive officers you hear about abusing prisoners, but I don't take any shit either. Resorting to force is always the last resort, but unfortunately not an uncommon occurance these days with the inmates getting meaner, and younger, and with less to lose.
My last use of force was about 6 months ago when I had to take a mean little 19 year old shit to the floor. I had to fight him, "place him on the ground", and then restrain him because a newbie officer on my wing froze up. I got banged up a little, but no real injury.. (I threatened to whoop the kid I was working with if he ever froze up like that again - he quit not long after). Afterwards I felt like I got my ass whooped, and was sore in places I hadn't been sore in a long time. I just wonder who'll win 15 years from now..
