"America, and many other western nations, face long-term harm unless they can come up with a solution. 'Declining birth rates will put America in a position wh

"America, and many other western nations, face long-term harm unless they can come up with a solution. 'Declining birth rates will put America in a position where there are 'more older people and fewer workers,' Dr Kearney explains. This will stress on public programs like social security and Medicare, where a younger workforce funds care for the elderly." Well as a 30 something American, I don't really expect us to make sure our elderly are cared for. I expect that we'll let nature and the elements take care of the 'problem' after gutting of social programs. Excluding of course families with the money to afford to take care of their grandparents/parents.