SO the mad scientists say it won’t be long before a third of the population shall be living to over a hundred.

What, to a life in care homes or on zimmer frames or wheel chairs?

Because that is what’s awaiting them as you will have to be very lucky to live to such an age in good health.

And what about the younger ones in our society – are they going to be burdened with looking after us?

I think they should be shown more respect.

Half the world’s starving, so why are people living longer?

Let people go naturally without trying to extend people’s lives.

Science should be used to eliminate pain and suffering, not to bring it on in later life, thus extending it.

Robert Greaves, Alder Way, New Earswick, York.