http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/ethicalesq/2008/07/06/spotlight-on-driving-while-elderly/ breathless punditry and one-breath poetry with David Giacalone Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:58:52 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/ethicalesq/2008/07/06/spotlight-on-driving-while-elderly/comment-page-1/#comment-185033 Ted Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:46:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/ethicalesq/2008/07/06/spotlight-on-driving-while-elderly/#comment-185033 Though it's sad to see an elderly person lose their eye sight, reflexes and coordination, these things greatly hinder their ability to drive. While age may be a consideration, I think everyone should be tested on a case-by-case basis. After all, not all people are created physically equal. I've seen 90-year-olds that can do just about anything and 50-somethings that are nearly bed-ridden due to unfortunate genetics or poor personal care. Though it’s sad to see an elderly person lose their eye sight, reflexes and coordination, these things greatly hinder their ability to drive. While age may be a consideration, I think everyone should be tested on a case-by-case basis. After all, not all people are created physically equal. I’ve seen 90-year-olds that can do just about anything and 50-somethings that are nearly bed-ridden due to unfortunate genetics or poor personal care.

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