Countries that have mandatory retirements for politicians include Argentina (age 75), Brazil (75 for judges and prosecutors), Mexico (70 for judges and prosecutors) and Singapore (75 for members of parliament.)
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9HJ2HMB2yrs2Y
After a certain age, your brain does not work as well as it used to. Which is why we need limits on age.
@B5PD2HG1mo1MO
Biden was the oldest president in U.S history, he struggled with remembering what he would say during debates and that harmed his presidency as he relied on his right hand men/women to do the jobs for him.
@B5BDLDF2mos2MO
It's basic knowledge that as we get older, humans lose certain abilities or become not as sharp mentally.
@B39P8YZ5mos5MO
Joe Biden couldn't run again due to his health and mental issues and he also has been wandering off a lot and never staying on topic he just looked silly in office.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test
@9F78M2X2yrs2Y
I think that if they want to still be in the government and be at that age that they should make sure they're mentally okay.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes, and ban anyone over the age of 75 from running for office
@9H3WP2C2yrs2Y
The age of retirement is mandated by the government, it has no connection to mental competency. Someone could be young and mentally incompetent, while someone else can be extremely old and mentality fit.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, I would prefer term limits instead
@9HJ2HMB2yrs2Y
Mental competency testing is important, because the president has alot of duties. And if they can't pass a mental competency test, then they should not be president.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, this discriminates against older politicians
@B4P78NB 3mos3MO
If a candidate cannot pass a mental competence test, the candidate should not be in office, but retired.
@B4DTWC73mos3MO
Having people that are mentally capable of running our government is more important than older politicians, if they can't pass the mental competency test they shouldn't be running our government.
@B5XTM3P2wks2W
It is not discriminating against older politicians since they can still run if they pass the mental competency test.
@B5PD2HG1mo1MO
Look at Biden and other presidents who died in office due to their age. Why are we going to let these people who can barely survive on their own, run the country?
Yes, ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test
@9BTY39B2yrs2Y
No, because our government needs experienced leaders and mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
How would you feel if your favorite public leader had to retire at a certain age, regardless of their abilities?
@9WY64LVConstitution9mos9MO
Its stupid, if someone can still do there job, why are you not letting them?
@9TMXNRT10mos10MO
I would appreciate it because it would encourage voters to consider younger candidates more often
@9Y3ZTYG8mos8MO
I believe at a certain point; leaders need to stand down. Things are always changing, and a younger generation or fresh mind is needed to create genuine change. Along with that, physically and mental capabilities are declined as you age, and I fear some of the judgement older leaders can end up having.
@9Y3YFPW8mos8MO
Yes there comes a certain point where people are lost in touch with the populace.
@99JTH562yrs2Y
Yes, politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test, but there should also be a ban on much older politicians
Yes, and add term limits
@8NW8R2Y12mos12MO
Meaning how many terms someone can serve? Because that already exists. It's two terms.
@9D8BTQC2yrs2Y
Yes and implement term limits
@9FJDB4K2yrs2Y
@9C7CH962yrs2Y
No, but ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office
@9FVTKHQ2yrs2Y
Mental competency tests are too subjective and could be abused, if they were reliable I would say yes. However, I do think there should be age limits on certain offices. Generally, I think candidates older than 70 are out of touch with the desires of the general public/voters and are loosing mental competence.
@8CMRK4H 2yrs2Y
@84ZWD6LLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, all politicians should be required to pass a mental competency test, and ban all politicians over the age of retirement from running for office
@9D7GKZD2yrs2Y
Politicians of all ages should be required to pass a mental competency test. In addition, there should be a mandatory retirement age of 75 for all political offices.
@9CK4G962yrs2Y
Yes and impose term limits
@9D4Z94R2yrs2Y
No, but there should be an age limit.
@9FLMMD42yrs2Y
Yes, end of quote, repeat the line.
@9B2HXP72yrs2Y
Yes and institute term limits as well.
@9GLGNDR2yrs2Y
Ban anyone over retirement age from running and mandate a mental competency test for all politicians.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Mental competency test? No. Age maximum? Absolutely.
Why no competency test? Because you fear AOC would get a negative IQ score?
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes and establish term limits as well.
Until 80. I prefer Age Limits Till 85.
@9CF39LR2yrs2Y
Finally someone who agrees.
@VotingValet2yrs2Y
I'm glad we're on the same page! What do you think should be the key components of a mental competency test for politicians?
Yes, and ban anyone over the age of 75 from running for office
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but I would prefer term limits instead.
@9S2PDWW11mos11MO
The United States should implement age limits and mental competency test to ensure That the people who enter Congress are of sound mind and are better connected with the younger generations. But it must be implemented in such a way that does not discriminate, that is flexible to a person on a case by case basis, and these competency test should be done for people of various ages, not just those who are at the age of retirement.
@9LVBDCN1yr1Y
Yes, require a mental competency test for politicians of any age and ban anyone who fails the test or is over the age of retirement from running for office/seeking reelection
@9D5QPNL2yrs2Y
Yes and add term limits as well.
@9FF7MNX2yrs2Y
Yes, I would prefer term limits as well.
No because this system could be hijacked by politics and used to bar political opponents from running while distracting from real issues
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
In what ways might mandatory retirement ages impact the diversity and representation in politics or judiciary?
@9TQC5QS10mos10MO
It would probably eliminate the opinion and influence that elders have
@9TQJBRDPeace and Freedom10mos10MO
Could still be fully competent and valuable people being forced to retire because of old age, but testing to make sure they are mentally well should be required.
@9BXFZK42yrs2Y
Politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test if credible evidence is provided that that competency is in question. All politicians and judges should have a mandatory retirement age of 80.
Yes, and all politicians should be required to pass a mental competency test as well as be subject to term limits
@99G7BKK2yrs2Y
No, because who decides what is tested and how to define someone as competent
No, pass a Constitutional amendment instead that requires mandatory retirement at age 75 for members of Congress once their current term in office expires
@99FM89P2yrs2Y
I don't think there is enough information on what constitutes a competency test and I believe this is a well intended idea that will be weaponized by political parties trying to gain dominance
@9F44448 2yrs2Y
Yes, all polititians of any rank should be subject to a mental competency test and the age requirement for positions of political power should be 60
@9F35KBP2yrs2Y
No, instead we should have both age and term limits
@9F2W9PC2yrs2Y
I don't think that presidents should be 75 years old to begin with. If they do run for office I don't think that they should be required to take a mental competency test.
@9DZXNLK2yrs2Y
Yes, but make it anyone older than the federal age of retirement and find some way to make sure the process couldn't be abused or twisted by any individual interest
@9DDV4TSIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, there should be no Elected official or Appointed official older than 70.
@9D7VRVM2yrs2Y
Yes, and start doing this every year at the age 65.
@9D4Y7JBRepublican2yrs2Y
No, not across the board, but there should be a procedure if there are clear concerns. It is important to know if there is a reason they are no longer fit for office.
@9CKYMNZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but I would prefer term limits
@99GJWCT2yrs2Y
It’s pointless if a person 75 years old passes a so called mental capacity test if the person is out of touch with people of the society they are supposed to be serving.
Term limits would be preferable but if that can’t happen then having them pass a test for competency every year would be smart.
Deleted7 days7D
NO... a universal, periodic cognitive disclosures for all politicians in high office, regardless of age, to ensure transparent governance while preserving constitutional rights and generational dignity.
@B5XRBYY2wks2W
No, politicians shouldn’t be able to run after the age of 65 which is the mandatory retirement age at most companies.
Yes, I believe politicians in general should be required to pass a mental competency test but I also believe term limits are required to prevent corruption.
Yes, as long as the test is created and verified by third-party mental health professionals, should be done at any age, and updated as technology develops
@B5FRWJR2mos2MO
Yes, there should be a mental competency test but ensure it isn't too harshly subjective. If their mental state seemingly deteriorates, there could be rules in place to have them take another.
@B5DWPL82mos2MO
Add a cap on age to be allowed in congress or any federal position (besides SCOTUS) and have term limits
@B5BSQWY2mos2MO
All candidates should be required to pass a mental competency test and the age to run should be capped
@B59BN3Q2mos2MO
Yes and any politician of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test and we should have term limits
@B4ZZBJL3mos3MO
Yes, all politicians should be required to pass mental, physical, and knowledge-based competency tests. All politicians should have a far better awareness of how our government is meant to work, be required to stay up to date on the basics of how critical technologies like algorithms and the internet in general function, and so on. Age limits should exist to prevent laws being made by people who will not live to experience the consequences. Term limits for *every* position whether elected or appointed should limit both terms in individual positions and total lifetime terms/years. Politics should not be anyone's 18-to-retirement career, we need our lawmakers to have real jobs, real lives, so that they are more aware of how their actions impact the people.
@B4XBT9RRepublican 3mos3MO
Not only should there be a test, but also anyone over the retirement age should be incapable of running for office. Also, add term limits to congress.
@B4X5TJH3mos3MO
Yes, as long as the test is objective and the process is not abused, for that could've stopped people like Trump from ruining the economy.
@B4W59SP3mos3MO
I believe the ones who have common sense of the mind and with their words and want the people to be able to live together at peace are the ones that don't need a test.
@B4SLGRG3mos3MO
No, politicians over 70 should be barred from holding elected office, we have a lower limit, we should have an upper limit
@B4NM6NG3mos3MO
Only if the candidate is acting erratically, and the test is created by a nonpartisan party, such as the Swiss, and is proven to contain as little room for error as possible.
@B4KLCSB3mos3MO
Any government worker and politician should prove they are mentally competent to perform their jobs regardless of their age.
@B4K26FG 3mos3MO
No, but testing should be done and the results should be published, you should keep the ability to run while incompetent
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
No, for the sake of equality, justice, freedom, checks and balances, federalism, the republic, and weak government.
@B4CSJFP3mos3MO
Yes, politicians over the age of 75 years of age have to be required to pass a mental competency test because at around that age your health and thinking has already declined compared to a younger person that can think a lot clearer.
Deleted3mos3MO
Yes, and all politicians regardless of age should be required to pass an IQ test along with a citizenship test
@B4BL7JZ3mos3MO
No person should be eligible for election or appointment to federal office after turning 75, and judges should have to retire at this age.
@B49DXLMRepublican4mos4MO
Everyone should be required to *take* a mental competency test and have the results shared with the voters
@B45WYSZ4mos4MO
No, we should elect a politician that is clearly competent based on debates and speeches! Unless competency is put into question during term, in which case yes
@B45F5H54mos4MO
Yes, and I would like to see term limits and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office.
@B43HTCPTranshumanist 4mos4MO
No, and the politicians should not be old and there should an age limit for people who want to be politicians
@B3ZCDFJ4mos4MO
Yes we need politicals who know what they are doing. We want someone who is competent to lead us in a war if it comes down to it, right?
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