本文所指的老同志,是根据党中央和国家有关文件的规定, 因过了年龄界限正式办理了离退休手续的党政机关领导干部。这些老同志在各自的岗位上辛勤工作了多年,绝大部分都能够做到廉洁奉公,为国家、为人民做出了不可磨灭的贡献。他们退下来之后,理应卸下肩上的重担,一身轻松地跟普通老百姓一样安享晚年。可是,在某些省、市一年一度的人大、政协会议上,这些老同志总是无一例外地被请上主席台,成为大会主席团成员。有的老同志身患疾病,行动不便,也要由家人搀扶着上台就座。 The old comrades in this article refer to the leading cadres in the party and government organs who formally handled the retirement formalities due to the age limit according to the provisions of the CPC Central Committee and relevant state documents. These old comrades have worked hard for many years in their respective posts. Most of them can be honest and serve the public and make indelible contributions to the country and the people. After they retreated, they should take the burden off their shoulders and relax comfortably in the same old age as ordinary people. However, at some annual NPCs and CPPCC sessions in some provinces and municipalities, these veteran comrades invariably were invited to the rostrum and become members of the presidium of the General Assembly without exception. Some old comrades are sick and have mobility problems. They should also be supported by their families to take their seats.