"Many in France consider retiring at 60 a pillar of the country's hard-won social contract – and fear this is just the first step in eroding their often-envied quality of life. Critics say President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to adopt an "American-style capitalist" system. Sarkozy's conservative government says 62 is among the lowest retirement ages in Europe, the French are living much longer and the pension system is losing money." (Dallas News)
Most of our generation will be lucky to retire by the age of 65, if ever. French citizens claim that they will lose years off of their lives because of two extra years of work--bite the god damned bullet!
/Rant
