I think it's because we tend to think that old people are rather gracious, that they carry themself with an air of quiet self-respect, humility and politeness - a wisdom gleaned over years worth of life experiences....
and as such should be treated with care and respect so that we might learn from them and their last few years on earth will be as pleasant as possible.
Rather than sticking a cock up their arse for money.
(, Wed 24 Nov 2010, 15:26, Reply)