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
@9HJ2HMB1yr1Y
After a certain age, your brain does not work as well as it used to. Which is why we need limits on age.
@B39P8YZ2mos2MO
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.
@B5BDLDF3 days3D
It's basic knowledge that as we get older, humans lose certain abilities or become not as sharp mentally.
@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
@B4P78NB 4wks4W
If a candidate cannot pass a mental competence test, the candidate should not be in office, but retired.
@B4DTWC71mo1MO
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.
@B2V8F4FIndependent3mos3MO
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age typically isn't the reason, however the older politicians make no logical sense to a lot of people and also have outdated views, we should focus on different kinds of discrimination other than age, because most old politicians are senile and incapable of learning new things.
@B2L3FBQ3mos3MO
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
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How would you feel if your favorite public leader had to retire at a certain age, regardless of their abilities?
@9WY64LVConstitution6mos6MO
Its stupid, if someone can still do there job, why are you not letting them?
@9TMXNRT8mos8MO
I would appreciate it because it would encourage voters to consider younger candidates more often
@9Y3ZTYG6mos6MO
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.
@9Y3YFPW6mos6MO
Yes there comes a certain point where people are lost in touch with the populace.
Yes, and add term limits
@8NW8R2Y10mos10MO
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
@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?
@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.
@9S2PDWW9mos9MO
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
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
In what ways might mandatory retirement ages impact the diversity and representation in politics or judiciary?
@9TQC5QS8mos8MO
It would probably eliminate the opinion and influence that elders have
@9TQJBRDPeace and Freedom8mos8MO
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.
@B59BN3Q5 days5D
Yes and any politician of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test and we should have term limits
@B4ZZBJL2wks2W
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 2wks2W
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.
@B4X5TJH2wks2W
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.
@B4W59SP3wks3W
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.
@B4SLGRG3wks3W
No, politicians over 70 should be barred from holding elected office, we have a lower limit, we should have an upper limit
@B4NM6NG4wks4W
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.
@B4KLCSB1mo1MO
Any government worker and politician should prove they are mentally competent to perform their jobs regardless of their age.
@B4K26FG 1mo1MO
No, but testing should be done and the results should be published, you should keep the ability to run while incompetent
@B4D6KHP1mo1MO
No, for the sake of equality, justice, freedom, checks and balances, federalism, the republic, and weak government.
@B4CSJFP1mo1MO
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 1mo1MO
Yes, and all politicians regardless of age should be required to pass an IQ test along with a citizenship test
@B4BL7JZ1mo1MO
No person should be eligible for election or appointment to federal office after turning 75, and judges should have to retire at this age.
@B49DXLMRepublican1mo1MO
Everyone should be required to *take* a mental competency test and have the results shared with the voters
@B45WYSZ2mos2MO
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
@B45F5H52mos2MO
Yes, and I would like to see term limits and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office.
@B43HTCPTranshumanist 2mos2MO
No, and the politicians should not be old and there should an age limit for people who want to be politicians
@B3ZCDFJ2mos2MO
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 2mos2MO
There should be term limits and all should have to take a mental competency test regardless of anything.
@B3RM3PN 2mos2MO
No, but there should be a process by which the constituents in their district can require this if concerns arise
@BNB_yee 2mos2MO
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.
@B3JM2BL2mos2MO
No, this discriminates against older politicians, and mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused.
@B3FK67Z2mos2MO
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.
@B39MR8N3mos3MO
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.
@B34MF6V3mos3MO
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
@B34HB8P3mos3MO
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.
@B33KB5V3mos3MO
Yes, I care about any politician's health and physical capabilities, especially if they are very old
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