I was going to react to the comments by Pysan and MC, but then decided to have a cup of tea - more pleasure in that!
I then thought how sad it was that these two individuals and perhaps others have completely missed the point of the argument. What is being asked is for the right, should we wish, to continue flying when being fully qualified and meeting the medical standards beyond the current cut off date.
This request does not mean all pilots must continue to the bitter end. Many will wish to retire at 55 other 58, 60, or even to state pension age - whatever that will be. Each individual is entitled to live his or her life as they choose without some plonker saying they shouldn't.
For some flying is a job, others a means to an end, others a way of life, and for a few it is life. To MC and Pyson and those others who subscribe to their blinkered approach to life - I suggest they get a life, remove the chip on their shoulder and allow others to live their lives as they wish. After all we are only here once.