When discussing whether people should be allowed to live longer, as a result of the new developments in science, one should bear in mind the complexity of the issue. Although some people think it is a good idea, because it permits people to remain with their loved ones, others believe it is a negative development, due to its vast environmental and social affects. In my opinion, allowing people to live until the age of 100 years or older, will have bad consequences on our community and should not be permitted. In this essay I will give arguments and examples to support my position.