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Originally Posted by valo403
You were so quick to point to out that there are countries without OAS type systems (oddly you didn't actually point any out), and yet you seem to be having a hell of a time coming up with an answer to the question of what social programs they utilize to avoid the disastrous result of having a largely destitute senior population.
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Assuming we need a social program and I am not talking about disable people who can't work here, I would base it on income and assets. It would be more like CPP and not a free for all when you reached a certain age.
You work more, you contribute more and you get more back when you retire. If you choose not to work or not to save for your retirement, then I don't think the society owes you anything when you retire.
It might be a romantic idea to take care of "everybody", but I know some people cutting off financially their siblings, kids, or parents, just because they couldn't help anymore.