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
@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
@9H3WP2C1yr1Y
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
@9HJ2HMB1yr1Y
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
@B4DTWC71wk1W
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.
@B39P8YZ1mo1MO
That's what it meant for people who aren't capable of being in office and If you are to old to pass the test you aren't old enough to make decision for the country.
@B2V8F4FIndependent2mos2MO
There is a lot of discrimination against politicians either way, and age typically isn't the reason, however the older politicians make no logical sense to a lot of people and also have outdated views, we should focus on different kinds of discrimination other than age, because most old politicians are senile and incapable of learning new things.
@B2L3FBQ2mos2MO
All politicians over the age of 70 should be required to take a cognitive assessment. Elderly people with cognitive dysfunction should not be in a position of power.
@9BTY39B2yrs2Y
No, because our government needs experienced leaders and mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused.
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
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
How would you feel if your favorite public leader had to retire at a certain age, regardless of their abilities?
@9WY64LVConstitution5mos5MO
Its stupid, if someone can still do there job, why are you not letting them?
@9WY5KFR5mos5MO
I would love that. I feel our last few candidates couldn’t fully understand the issues of our day
@9WY5C4T5mos5MO
i think that it only makes sense to encourage younger public figures to provide new insights and viewpoints
@93TNN45 7mos7MO
Saddened. Someone’s age does not determine if they are no longer capable of doing a job.
Yes, and add term limits
@8NW8R2Y9mos9MO
Meaning how many terms someone can serve? Because that already exists. It's two terms.
@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
@9D8BTQC2yrs2Y
Yes and implement term limits
@9FJDB4K2yrs2Y
@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.
@9C7CH962yrs2Y
No, but ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office
@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.
@9GLGNDR1yr1Y
Ban anyone over retirement age from running and mandate a mental competency test for all politicians.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
Mental competency test? No. Age maximum? Absolutely.
Why no competency test? Because you fear AOC would get a negative IQ score?
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
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?
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but I would prefer term limits instead.
@9S2PDWW8mos8MO
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.
@9LVBDCN12mos12MO
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
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
In what ways might mandatory retirement ages impact the diversity and representation in politics or judiciary?
@9TQC5QS7mos7MO
It would probably eliminate the opinion and influence that elders have
@9TQJBRDPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
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.
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
@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.
@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.
@B4D6KHP1wk1W
No, for the sake of equality, justice, freedom, checks and balances, federalism, the republic, and weak government.
@B4CSJFP1wk1W
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.
@ye 1wk1W
Yes, and all politicians regardless of age should be required to pass an IQ test along with a citizenship test
@B4BL7JZ1wk1W
No person should be eligible for election or appointment to federal office after turning 75, and judges should have to retire at this age.
@B49DXLMRepublican2wks2W
Everyone should be required to *take* a mental competency test and have the results shared with the voters
@B45WYSZ2wks2W
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
@B45F5H53wks3W
Yes, and I would like to see term limits and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office.
@B43HTCPTranshumanist 3wks3W
No, and the politicians should not be old and there should an age limit for people who want to be politicians
@B3ZCDFJ3wks3W
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?
@B3RYP52 1mo1MO
There should be term limits and all should have to take a mental competency test regardless of anything.
@B3RM3PN 1mo1MO
No, but there should be a process by which the constituents in their district can require this if concerns arise
@BNB_yee 1mo1MO
It sounds like a good idea, but I would be concerned about its subjectivity and I think term or age limits would be a better idea anyway.
@B3JM2BL1mo1MO
No, this discriminates against older politicians, and mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused.
@B3FK67Z1mo1MO
Yes, but only if you are running for president. The competency test has to be very strict and properly reviewed to ensure it is not abusive.
Yes, ban anyone in the government over the age of retirement and make every politician take a mental competency test.
@B39MR8N1mo1MO
Yes, i believe anyone over the age of 50 should, we should also require a test to ensure politicians are pro worker, pro gun, pro lgbt and womens rights and do not hold reactionary or unconstitutional views.
@B34MF6V2mos2MO
Any politician over 60 needs to past a mental competency test in order to run for any office then one every other year their in office
@B34HB8P2mos2MO
Yes and BAN anyone over the age of retirement from running for office. We can keep them as advisors but it is unfair to have a generation who should be stepping down and retired, running a country they will not feel the effects of for much longer. It is not ageist it is common sense. Why is a 75+ year old who probably only has 20 more years left be making decisions for 35+ year olds who have double that, and even those who are younger? No.
@B33KB5V2mos2MO
Yes, I care about any politician's health and physical capabilities, especially if they are very old
@B2QX8SJ2mos2MO
Yes, and there should be an age ceiling for running for office, but not as young as the retirement age. Also, everyone running for office should be required to pass a mental competency test.
@B2Q6ZT62mos2MO
they should have degrees in law, everyone should take a test to make sure they are fit for president, but on the other end this could lead to unwanted minority discriminatory practices so idk
Yes, but I'd prefer to just put an age maximum in place for offices, similar to how we have an age minimum for many offices.
Yes and after the age of 70 should completely retire and be hauled off to an island where they all can enjoy their time on earth without power
@B2J2YW23mos3MO
75 years of age is way too old to take on the challenges of becoming a politician. I think taking into consideration the person's awareness, background, as well as the mental competency should be passed assuming the politician is at most 60-65 years.
@B2GCBHW3mos3MO
There should be a balance between ensuring the politician is competent enough for the job while also making sure the test/process is not abused.
@B2G6HT83mos3MO
Yes, but the testing needs to be put on by a source that makes it fair, so the process can't be abused. And candidates of any age should pass it.
@B28ZXZV3mos3MO
Yes but also have term limits. Also I'm anti-democratic. I don't believe it is the best form of governance. Democracy is the god that failed the people. I would prefer monarchy or anarcho-capitalism
No, I would prefer a Constitutional amendment requiring a mandatory retirement age of 75 for all elected members of Congress
@B26976S4mos4MO
All politicians should pass these and anyone above the age of retirement should be banned from running for office.
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