A Maria Antoinette moment

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Wilbur Ross, a billionaire and the current Commerce Secretary, doesn't understand why federal workers who don't get paid can't get a loan from a bank.

"Wilbur Ross 'Doesn't Understand' Why Furloughed Workers Need Food Banks | Hallie Jackson | MSNBC" (Watch on YouTube)

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I don't know about Mexico, but in the US heart diseases and even cancer are in broad retreat. Heredity is a factor, but prevention and lifestyle changes are much stronger components of the overall longevity picture. Based on your socio-economic status situation, I wouldn't count on a quick death from a heart attack :)

My grandfather lived until 91, with his last five years dragging out quite miserably for him and his children. If I had an option, I would commit to a hard stop at 80, as long as it does not bring moral hardship to my family. But it's easy to say now...

Btw, did you see "Truman"? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3754940/ One of the few movies that try to deal with the problem honestly and compassionately.