The question, as always, is what did those people do to earn the food with which to not starve?

(Many people do just fine by producing things of value and engaging in voluntary acts of trade.)

I mean, I'm coming from a place where I don't think we should let people die because they are currently not economically productive.

If you think that people should die if they can't produce a surplus, you're free to have that opinion. Just don't hide it behind phrases like "we should cease to be so socialistic".

I also hope youre the first to stand up and refuse help when you find yourself in a situation where your skills are no longer valued

> I also hope youre the first to stand up and refuse help when you find yourself in a situation where your skills are no longer valued

I absolutely would -- because if my skills are no longer valued, it's time to pick up some new skills.