In Defense-able!

The phrase"Old White Men" has become a popular and often used slur, in current politics. I am old, I am not a man, but never-the-less, I am grievously offended when folks throw the term around.
And, it's not just young or non-white people that toss that term. Some of the oldest and whitest politicos, are self-deprecatingly calling themselves "Old White Men" in an attempt to, I guess, to be politically correct or maybe cool and hip!
I don't want to hear it. It's mean and uncalled for!
Hear this! Almost half of old people I know, are "Old White (or black, brown, beige or tan) Men". And, all of those men, regardless of the color of their skin, have lives of worth and honor.
Many of these "old men" are military veterans. They defended our homes and our country. They owned businesses, toiled in factories, mined, farmed and delivered babies. The worked hard to support their families for 40, 50 and even 60 years. We have all gained, from the lives of  these "old men".
They were and are our fathers and grandfathers. There is no need to heap shame on them, regardless of their skin color. If it weren't for "old Men" we wouldn't be here.
Maybe they drove "gas guzzlers" (but, they were driving us to school, church, and on vacations) and maybe they didn't recycle or God forbid, smoked cigarettes, but they did their best! Some of them had prejudices and maybe their politics were a little too far left or right, in today's culture, but at least they cared!
I will admit, there have been and there are some bad and evil men. But, anyone can name a few  disgusting "old women", as well.
In recent years, we have all been urged to resist "labeling" and quit "name calling". Why can't we just stop it?
In defense of  "old people", whatever your gender, I praise your long lives!

Holy Lord. Thank you for the people we love and honor. We are blessed to hear their stories and enjoy their acquaintance. Our lives are enriched with human contact. We thank You. Amen.