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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes

 @9LF4RC4agreed…12mos12MO

People are tested for driving skills after the age if 75 in some countries, the same should apply for thise wanting to run the country!

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

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

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of 75 from running for office

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, this discriminates against older politicians

 @B38Z64TSocial Democratic and Labour disagreed…1mo1MO

Mental competency tests only prevent those who are incapable of governing from ruling. Blocking all older people from being politicians would be discriminatory, but banning those who are not of sound mind is not.

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 @9Z9B9Y4answered…5mos5MO

Yes I believe no one above 65 years of age should be allowed to run in any political position at all they’re past the age of retirement and are born far to late for the younger generations.They had their chance to make a change and it’s too late and a cognitive test should be required as well

 @9YNDWDVanswered…5mos5MO

All politicians should pass a mental competency test and ban anyone running for office over the retirement age

 @9ZVTXGTSocial Democratsanswered…4mos4MO

i'm no sure how much age should factor into who you should vote for, example I believe biden is far better than trump ever could be and hes much older han him

 @9ZTWQPHanswered…4mos4MO

Depending on if it is their consecutive election after a successful year no, but a candidate running for the first time over 75 yes

 @9ZT3FBCanswered…4mos4MO

Yes, but testing could be difficult to regualte and could be abused. also, could quickly become dated and renderred useless. will require constamnt careful regulation and revisions.

 @9ZHTJJRanswered…5mos5MO

No they shouldn't be a politician over the legal retirement age, step aside and let younger politicians who have a better understanding of issues surrounding the young people of our country

 @9MM9RGWanswered…11mos11MO

No, however there should be term limits and a mandatory retirement age for politicians or public officials.

 @9Z9CZ7Kanswered…5mos5MO

No, but all politicians above retirement age should not be allowed to run for office

 @99V72GYanswered…2yrs2Y

Process and abuse hussel more money and ban the trail vehicles withouts keep the hoop and loops mental unwelled

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How can younger generations benefit from or be disadvantaged by mandatory retirement ages in leadership positions?

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Imagine a scenario where a highly skilled leader is forced to retire due to age. How would that affect society's progress?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Is there an age at which people should no longer make significant societal decisions? Why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How does the concept of 'age equals wisdom' fit into the debate on mandatory retirements for certain professions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would you feel if your favorite public leader had to retire at a certain age, regardless of their abilities?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What are the pros and cons of having age limits for high-responsibility roles, like politicians or judges?

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Can you share a time when you noticed someone's abilities didn't match with societal expectations due to their age?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What alternative measures could be taken to ensure that professionals remain competent in their roles without setting age limits?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

In what ways might mandatory retirement ages impact the diversity and representation in politics or judiciary?

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If you had the power, what criteria would you set for someone to remain in a professional role as they get older?

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