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That is a great idea! Older politicians may be helpful because of their experience, but it wouldn’t be good to be led by someone who is not mentally competent.
With the top contenders for the US presidential election in 2024 both well past the typical retirement age, science says there are both pros and cons to having older leaders.
We also need political candidates should also take psychological tests to ensure that we don’t elect insane leaders.
Cognitive tests and age limits might become a thing soon in the United States.
A better idea would be age limits for political offices.
That is a great idea! Older politicians may be helpful because of their experience, but it wouldn’t be good to be led by someone who is not mentally competent.
It seems extreme, but it might be necessary, especially given how some politicians have been behaving recently.