What a fascinating thread - partially for the subject matter, and partially because of the attitudes being displayed. From a selfish point of view there are a substantial number of pilots who came late to the profession, and spent their life savings to get there. The extra five years could make a huge difference to that group.
I'd like to belive the "p
s off & take up golf you old git" brigade were merely being humorous or ironic, but it does appear that there are rather more of them than that. If wanting to stay until 65 is selfish (and it isn't), surely wanting someone with a good career and a current medical to leave so you can get a job is even more so?