Should the state retirement age be raised?

Some people think it is the right thing to do.
Firstly, the medical care has gotten better and people are living longer.
Secondly, an increase in retirement is appropriate because people can be productive workers longer.
Thirdly, the employee of retirement have so much additional experience as well as potential gift for society - this doesn't make sense. Are you talking about employees who are near to retirement age? If so maybe rephrase to: Thirdly, employees who are close to retirement age have so much additional experience that they could add value to society. 
Finally, if the retirement age is increased the payouts on Social Security and other retirement programs will come later, thereby saving the taxpayer money in the long run. It also aids in balancing.

But there is a contrary opinion on this issue.
The retirement age should not be raised because many elderly need benefits as soon as the qualify for them. Also workers at retirement age need to make room for younger people seeking work. Moreover elderly employees struggle with health issues. A further argument is that age is a very relative quality and one person at age 65 may be very different from another person at age 65.
My personal view is that the increase in the retirement age isn't a good solution to prevent the lack of human resources. It seems to me that people work hard all of their life . That is why I think the elderly should rest and spend quality time with their families and enjoy the rest of their live.


* Really good essay!!