Reply to: Over-60s will travel free in the rush hour

[Turion]

Because in the majority of cases, the over 60's deserve it. If you don't like it... then when you come of age, reject all the benefits the Government offers.

Why, they were the baby boomers who had all the post war benefits and prosperity without having to fight (except maybe those over 80).

Now they are poncing of the struggling younger generation, who have none of the advantages these oldies had.

[BrilloPad]

Because in the majority of cases, the over 60's deserve it. If you don't like it... then when you come of age, reject all the benefits the Government offers.

Most of them had free university education and bought houses at 1% of the price they are now.

Youngsters have loads of debt and its impossible to buy a house.

Seems to me there is far too much given to oldies at expense of youngsters. Maybe the retirement age should be raised a bit?

[pmeswani]

Why do we allow politicians to keep handing out these bribes using OUR money?

Because in the majority of cases, the over 60's deserve it. If you don't like it... then when you come of age, reject all the benefits the Government offers.

[bobhope]

Why do we allow politicians to keep handing out these bribes using OUR money?

Because people are stupid and think it's free money from fairy land.

[dinker]

Why do we allow politicians to keep handing out these bribes using OUR money?

[Turion]

If you look like your granny, who are we to deny you free travel? eek

Tres drole!, but as ticket/card barriers do not currently use facial or other biometric recognition this scam is a real issue. Even if a special noise or other indication can be made when the card is used, during rush hour catching someone will be impractical. To pull this scam off the person would still probably need a genuine card for usage when things look a bit dodgy.

[MrMark]

The system will be heavily open to abuse, and not just by asylum seekers who entered without documents to prove age.

What is to stop a younger person borrowing an +60's card. Very difficult to detect. For example I could borrow my grannies card. She never goes out. Hey presto free travel.

If you look like your granny, who are we to deny you free travel? eek

[Turion]

The system will be heavily open to abuse, and not just by asylum seekers who entered without documents to prove age.

What is to stop a younger person borrowing an +60's card. Very difficult to detect. For example I could borrow my grannies card. She never goes out. Hey presto free travel.

[MrMark]

Would you include 60 year old asylum seekers.

If they're granted refugee status, yes. Why not, Turion?

[Cyberman]

Only seven years to go and with a railway station 200 yards from my house perhaps it will be time to dump the car. Free travel to work, theatre, football etc....... Marvellous !! Thanks Boris !!!

[Turion]

Totally agree. If they've managed to survive all the s*** that this country hands its population, then they deserve every penny.

Would you include 60 year old asylum seekers.

[MrMark]

About time too, everything should be free for the over 60s in my opinion.

Totally agree. If they've managed to survive all the s*** that this country hands its population, then they deserve every penny.

[expat]

About time too, everything should be free for the over 60s in my opinion.

[Turion]

About time too, everything should be free for the over 60s in my opinion.

Totally agree. For a start free euthanasia/suicide assistance for the aged terminally ill, demented and incapacitated can be made available. That would save a few tax $$$ just when the country needs it.

[Turion]

Prompt commuter action must be used to overturn this ruling and prevent this chaos.

Just make it difficult for the old codgers. Don't give up your seat and push the slow'ns out the way.

No change needed then