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Old 10-05-2005, 03:31 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by WillyPete
Back to topic, dont' confuse the idea of rasing the average lifespan with western lifespans.
Think global and not fox news.

Pensions only really apply to capitalist societies. 2nd and 3rd world communities rely on offspring for comfortable old age.
right... you cannot ask a Filipino to rely on the state or even saved earnings for their golden years. Even to this day they still have 4-5 kids some spanning 20 years difference to make sure that they can have someone to look after them.
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