The North Wildwood/Philadelphia spouter should get their facts straight. As of April 1, there were over 320,600,000 people living in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force participation rate is the "share of the population 16 years and older working or seeking work," not just people between the ages of 18 and 65. I know many people older than 65 still working or looking for work because they can't afford to retire. Look how many there are in the Senate and House over 65 years of age who won't retire, but should.