Opinion | Gains and Losses: Dr. Bob and the Realities of Aging – The New York Times
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To the Editor:
Re “Dr. Bob Knows Age’s Toll. He Looks in the Mirror: At 75, He’s Wondering if Biden and Trump Can Say the Same” (entrance web page, April 10), about Dr. Bob Ross, who cares for the residents of Ortonville, Minn.:
Like Dr. Bob, I’m an getting old, however nonetheless energetic, doctor. I’m older: 83, pushing 84. I absolutely agree that at 83 I wouldn’t be match to guide this nation. After all, I additionally wouldn’t have been match at 73, 63, 53 or 43.
Some qualities are misplaced with age, some are gained with age, and a few are simply intrinsic regardless of age. Once I take a look at the 2 candidates, I do know the qualities which can be necessary for the position, and age will not be the one that can decide my vote.
Sydney Z. Spiesel
New Haven, Conn.
The author is a scientific professor of pediatrics on the Yale College Faculty of Drugs.
To the Editor:
A phenomenal story about an getting old physician who’s a wonderful man. One can’t assist however admire his dedication, particularly as he begins to decelerate. Certainly, an uplifting private story that stands by itself, untainted by the political chaos that drags us down.
Sadly, many readers, like me, can also really feel confused and sidetracked by the article’s beside-the-point subheadline about President Biden’s and Donald Trump’s age — a political hook that didn’t work.
That additionally raises a query: Why does The New York Instances proceed its relentless fixation on the age of our presidential candidates? Possibly it’s time to begin singing a distinct music — and take extra politics-free moments to simply plain honor the numerous Dr. Bobs in our world.
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