Opinion needed on the use of "aging"

[FleetwoodMac]

Hey guys.

Would appreciate your kind opinion on the use of the term "aging" in the phrase below. Does it appear to be disrespectful to the Justices?

"to replace the aging Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia..."

Thanks.

[Tobin S.]

1. Need more context.

[FleetwoodMac]

2. Their age

They are in their late 70s now.

My question has to do with the term "aging" itself, whether it is appropriate to use in relation to the sentence.

[Tobin S.]

3. What I mean is

I need more from where you are quoting from than just a fragment of a sentence.

In general, I don't think it's inappropriate to say someone's aging, but there are probably more tactful ways of saying it that are more polite. That's why it would help to see more of what you are quoting as it relates to the sentence fragment.

[FleetwoodMac]

4. Sorry, I won't be able...

to quote more than that.

I've seen instances of the term being used before to describe the justices.
I've never been comfortable with it, but I can't seem to find an alternative adjective that works as well.

[bigwillq]

5. I think it's fine.

And not disrespectful.

[FleetwoodMac]

6. Thank you. (NT)

[mythology]

7. I have no problem with it

I'm sure both of them know that they have fewer years left than they've already had. But given their druthers, I'm sure they'd rather be aging than the alternative.

[RebelOne]

8. Yes, I have to agree.

I hate birthdays anymore, but my daughter told me that aging is better than the alternative. I just turned 74 this month and hope to be around for many more years.

[FleetwoodMac]

12. I'm certain you will!

[FleetwoodMac]

11. I'm glad you think so (NT)

[datasuspect]

9. don't EVER tell a woman

"you ain't getting any younger."

had to learn that one the hard way.

[FleetwoodMac]

13. lol. I'll keep that in mind. (NT)

[trof]

10. Well, to be quite literal...everyone is aging.

And you don't stop until you die.
I'm aging right now as I type.


But no, I don't find that context demeaning.

[FleetwoodMac]

14. Excellent!

Consider me suitably convinced.

[elleng]

15. Yes, and I'm tired of it.

As ever, Supreme Court justices are experienced attorneys and judges who have worked themselves up through various ranks, into a life-tenured position. We should all live with it, while noticing the great work they do (ESPECIALLY Justice Ginsburg.)

[FleetwoodMac]

18. I hear what you're saying...

Truth be told, I do share some of your concern.
I've been racking my brains for an alternative word.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

16. the phrase alone is not disrespectful and sounds objective rather than subjective to my ear -

now then, the rest of the story might not bode so well ...

those dots could tell the tale.

[FleetwoodMac]

19. Fear not...

The intent is not malicious, and those dots are benign.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

17. It's a lot better than "aged" (a-jid).