So ageism lives in the Guardian (Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch, the Dalai Lama: living proof that no one is too big for retirement, 11 April). Marina Hyde, whom I normally hold in high esteem (whatever her age), would presumably hesitate before putting the boot into any other minority than old men.
The Dalai Lama’s offence had nothing to do with his age. Rupert Murdoch’s media companies were just as unpleasant when he was a young man. And Joe Biden has been arguably more effective a president than the younger Barack Obama. A bit less of the ancient in her “ancient wisdom” would be appreciated.
Charles Harris (age 70 and eleven-twelfths)
London
