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

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

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No, this discriminates against older politicians

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 @9F5B8QYNationalanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but there should be a strict age limit of nobody over 70 in politics

 @9F2B9X5ACTanswered…2yrs2Y

No, but those declared medically incompetent in the past should be retested before being allowed to run.

 @9J78RN2 answered…1yr1Y

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 @9G5L4XXanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, only if they have been noted of having difficulties within the larger public eye while doing their duty

 @9F2C6JHanswered…2yrs2Y

No this discriminates against older politicians and mental competency is too subjective

 @9DWZ45GNationalanswered…2yrs2Y

No. I would rather see an age cap of say 80, for entering parliament. People that are (statistically) not going to significantly feel the effects of policy decisions shouldn't be making them.

 @9DC6VB7Nationalanswered…2yrs2Y

No, People elected them into office, if age was a concern they wouldn't have voted for these people

 @9D8JDX6Greenanswered…2yrs2Y

No, but there should be a ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

 @9FPG44Ranswered…2yrs2Y

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

 @9C8DH7JNationalanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes but they should still be accepted if they pass as they will have more experience

 @9C49828answered…2yrs2Y

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

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

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

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

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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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