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It would be nice if everyone could be afforded some kind of retirement when they got older. You are correct, in general a 90 year old will be nowhere near productive as a 35 year old. But it would also be nice if people working full time didn't need food stamps, and if the tax rates were higher, and a whole bunch of other stuff. But that's not the world we're living in.
I have to agree with OP here, right now it IS a financial status. It's a luxury only afforded to those who have the wealth. The whole idea of "retirement" is fairly new. Even 100 years ago a 90 year old might move in with their kids, provide childcare for the grandkids, help out around the house, etc.
Just to reiterate I am on your side, retirement SHOULD be something afforded to everyone. That's just not the world we're living in.