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.)
78% Yes |
22% No |
66% Yes |
15% No |
8% Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
4% No, I would prefer term limits instead |
4% Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office |
2% No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused |
1% No, this discriminates against older politicians |
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0% No, our government needs experienced leaders |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9BTY39B11mos11MO
No, because our government needs experienced leaders and mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused.
@99JTH561yr1Y
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
@9BHS34X12mos12MO
Yes, and add term limits
@9B2HXP71yr1Y
Yes and institute term limits as well.
@9D8BTQC8mos8MO
Yes and implement term limits
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Yes and establish term limits as well.
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