>This current trend of "we have too many old people in government" is really code for "the people in government don't represent my views", which is largely a ge

>This current trend of "we have too many old people in government" is really code for "the people in government don't represent my views", which is largely a generational opinion. That is not "code", its a consequence. Generational divides include divides in culture, education and understanding of the world. If one generation disproportionately controls the government, of course they will not represent the views of any other generation currently living. No one is trying to hide this or pretend it isn't the case.