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The new Japanese government is no comfort for many old Japanese people. Straight from the mouth of Finance Minister Taro Aso were harsh words that painted Japan as a place that will soon to be an unwelcoming fortress for its ageing nation. Also holding the position of deputy prime minister, Aso said the following during a meeting of the national council on social security reforms: "Heaven forbid if you are forced to live on when you want to die. I would wake up feeling increasingly bad knowing that [treatment] was all being paid for by the government. The problem won't be solved unless you let them hurry up and die." The comments have caused offence not only in Japan itself, but also in other countries.
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Meanwhile, in the United States, there has been an official report saying that Americans are sicker and die younger than other people in other wealthy nations. And many took this report unacceptable and unfavorable, since, like Japan, the United States is a wealthy nation, and could afford its citizens high-quality health care.
The stark difference between the two nations though is that the US values its seniors, and strives to answer to their needs. America’s leaders devise and maintain solid programs for the elderly. Privately-held healthcare institutions that cater to seniors are also ubiquitous. The US, though still far from perfect, still is a pleasurable country for old men.
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