Is John McCain at 72 an Old Man? Do People Live Longer and Healthier These Days?

Question

Is John McCain at 72 an Old Man? Do People Live Longer and Healthier These Days?

Answer 1

Many 72-year-olds can run circles around the average 20-something, at least in terms of intellect, maturity and a grasp of the big picture. (I don't mean athletic ability.) It depends on the 72-year-old in question.  There are some questions about Sen McCain's health. He is a cancer survivor. His cancer has come back once and been treated. He's been cancer-free since 2002. He's also partially disabled because of the torture he endured as a POW. The long-term effects of his injuries are a question mark in some people's minds.

So, some people may base their choice on concerns about McCain's health and fitness. I won't be voting for him, but my choice is not based on his age.

Answer 2

Yes people certainly do but anywhere in the 60s or 70s is still old!!!!

Answer 3

yes a Harvard study says "In the U.S., average life expectancy at birth is about 79 years for women and about 72 years for men." He is a cancer survivor which makes it even less for him. So yes he is old.

And to Nicholas who said McCain is a fast thinker take a look at this vid of the "fast thinker"

lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8v7vz9Kz...

Answer 4

Have you ever hiked the Grand Canyon? McCain hikes it with his sons from time to time. For every hour going into the canyon it takes two hours coming out...and that's for a healthy person in their 20's/30's. I hiked in about 1 hour and it took me about 2 1/2 coming out and that is when I was in my 30's, and I'm an avid hiker.

NEWS - From the August 25, 2008 issue of High Country News

By John Dougherty

McCain has hiked the canyon on several occasions, including a rim-to-rim hike last year, and he says it holds a special place in his heart. "One of my favorite pastimes is to visit and experience the Grand Canyon,"McCain wrote in response to the League of Conservation Voters' 2006 questionnaire. "It is a special, sacred place whose timeless beauty moves me."

So, all of you liberals who say McCain is too old and may croak any day I would suggest hiking the Grand Canyon and then tell us he's too old or unfit.

Answer 5

McCain is agile, healthy, and a fast thinker. O Bamba may be healthy but lacks everything else and he is a few years younger. Must be in his deficient genes.

Answer 6

he allready had cancer, so he will die anyway pretty soon..

He also has a picture of Jesus in his first grade class..

Answer 7

I dont knowwhy people are saying hes mums in her 90s so............, that dosent mean anything.

Hes old and loosing his faculties!

Answer 8

McCain's mom is still alive, what does that tell you

Answer 9

You ever seen interviews with his mother?  shes in her mid 90s and is still in pretty good health and very sharp also.

Answer 10

Lets see is "72" old?????  Hmm wonder if asking such a question makes you STUPID!!!!!