I agree but I can imagine the anxiety and the hopelessness people are going through right now!
I don't think ageism is a big concern for where I am right now. I am basically 34 and have about 12 years of experience so might have 2-3 years of good work left in the industry before ageism starts to kick in I suppose!
I am in India(had to move back from the west - Canada because of my health issues) so goverment work is non existent!