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Centrism policy on mental competency testing

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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

Centrism answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, I would prefer term limits instead

Centrists might favor term limits as a more balanced and equitable approach to ensuring fresh ideas and preventing the entrenchment of power, without discriminating based on age or questioning mental competency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, our government needs experienced leaders

Centrists might lean slightly towards valuing experienced leadership, recognizing the importance of historical knowledge and political wisdom that often comes with age, aligning with a moderate respect for tradition and stability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Centrists, wary of potential abuses of power and the subjective nature of mental competency assessments, might prefer to err on the side of caution and oppose such tests, especially without clear, objective criteria. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, this discriminates against older politicians

Centrists, valuing fairness and equality, might agree that such a requirement discriminates against older politicians. However, they also value competency and efficiency in governance, which complicates their stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

This option might appeal to centrists for its universal application, avoiding age discrimination while ensuring all politicians meet a basic standard of mental competency. However, the lack of historical precedent for such tests makes a strong agreement or disagreement difficult. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No

Centrists might argue against mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 on the grounds of respecting the wisdom and experience of elder statespersons, without a strong bias either for or against based on historical examples. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes

Centrism, which often seeks a balanced approach to governance, might see the merit in ensuring politicians are mentally competent but could also be concerned about age discrimination. There's no clear historical precedent indicating a strong centrism stance on this specific issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Banning politicians over a certain age from running for office would likely be seen by centrists as overly restrictive and discriminatory, contradicting centrist values of inclusivity and balanced judgment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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