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

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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Yes

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No, this discriminates against older politicians

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No

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

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No, I would prefer term limits instead

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

 @9ZG2Y5Vfrom Georgia  answered…7mos7MO

No, because the government needs experienced leaders and mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused.

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No, our government needs experienced leaders

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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?

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

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

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

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No, mental competency is too subjective

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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?

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

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

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

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