I agree w/your thesis. But, the anecdote is unconvincing. Do you know the details of her retirement compensation? ie How do you know that this particular individual is 'set for life on our dime'? She may have only been on the job for 3 yrs and can retire because her wife sold her company for a small fortune. Or joined a new law firm and is now highly paid to fight for transgender rights.

And, what does how old she looks have to do with anything relevant to this discussion? It MAY cost taxpayers more than we ought to be paying if she makes it to 100. But, she could also die of cancer in 2 years.