McCain too old for presidency

As dirty as the campaign is beginning to get I think it may be time to point out the risks of electing a 72-year-old as President.

If any of you have ever witnessed someone in the early or later stages of dementia, just remember there is no real treatment or cure for this illness. It is progressive and once it starts there is no way that the person suffering from it should be in a position where they are running the most powerful country in the world.

John McCain will be 72 by election day, and that is already too old for many other responsible jobs. Just something to think about. It is not a good idea to be in denial about the job John McCain is applying for. If he begins showing evidence of dementia, do we want his handlers, who we did not elect, to be running the country?

Len Lempa

Elgin