I don’t understand where this sentiment comes from. Don’t vote?? It’s not like being tired is being dead. The status of the world/country/society still impacts older people too.

Replace "boomers" with any other demographic group if you wish to understand why this is an ugly statement to be making.

Hint: it isn't because "boomers" are more vulnerable to misinformation

> Hint: it isn't because "boomers" are more vulnerable to misinformation

Is this actually true though? Well all demographics are vulnerable to misinformation, seniors do seem on average somewhat easier to manipulate. There is a reason that scams often target seniors, it isn't because all groups are equally susciptible to manipulation.

It's lovely to see that the youth of today know everything just like the youth of your day (my day, whatevs). The boomers get made fun of by the kids because they don't know tech, but the kids don't want to admit that they fall prey to the similar scams/conspiracies/blah just because it comes from some influencer.

What's doing whatever you want have to do with voting? You suggesting that people who have leisure time shouldn't be voting?

I dont agree with the setiment, but i think the logical connection is the social contract of voting: in exchange for the right to chose leaders, the citizenry are expected to be informed voters. I suspect the parent post is allegeding that those who watch tv all day are remiss in their duties as an elector.

Sounds like the justification that was used to deny the right to vote to people, mostly minorities, that couldn't pass a poll test.

Or like the current justification for why non-citizens cant vote.

But yes, i agree it is a very easily abused slipery slope and why i dont agree with the sentiment except in a hortatory sense.