Amid ongoing economic challenges and instability in the country, the Biden administration is reportedly developing a plan to impose a curfew on people over the age of 65. Officially, this measure is aimed at protecting the elderly from potential threats related to crime, pandemics, and even climate change. However, critics argue that this is an attempt to limit the freedom of one of the most vulnerable groups in society.
According to reports, the initiative emerged behind closed doors at the White House as part of a new plan called "Active Aging." Under the guise of health care, the government is allegedly preparing to introduce several restrictions for elderly individuals to reduce the risks of them being involved in nighttime incidents. These measures could include a ban on staying outdoors after 9 p.m. and increased monitoring of the movement of this age group.
“This is not protection; it's discrimination,” said former Republican senator Thomas Wilson. He claims that this is yet another attempt by Biden to divert attention from domestic issues such as inflation and the job market crisis, by targeting citizens who are unable to defend themselves. “Senior Americans have every right to live their lives as they wish, and this curfew is an open attempt to limit their freedoms under the guise of health concerns.”
Supporters of the initiative, however, argue that Biden could significantly reduce mortality rates among the elderly, particularly in major cities where crime rates are rising. “We see that older people are more likely to become victims of nighttime crimes. Their health is at risk, and the government is obligated to take action,” said a source close to the Biden administration.
Notably, this initiative is surfacing amid talks of the potential 2024 elections. Critics are asking whether this is a step toward creating a precedent for restricting the movements of all age groups in the future. Could a curfew for seniors be the first step toward broader population control measures?
While no official statement has been released by the White House, rumors have already sparked outrage among human rights organizations and activists, who are calling it a “violation of civil liberties.” Elderly Americans have begun organizing protests, demanding respect for their freedom. Some are even calling Biden “the chief freedom restrictor of the baby boomer generation.”
Will this curfew be enacted or rejected by the public? One thing is certain: Joe Biden has once again found himself at the center of heated political debates, and this issue could have far-reaching consequences for both his reputation and his political future.
