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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

 @9J8HTTGanswered…3mos3MO

No. Instead, ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office and add term limits for all elected positions

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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

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

 @99GNQTPfrom Guarda answered…1yr1Y

This could be exploited

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No, this discriminates against older politicians

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No, mental competency is too subjective

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No, our government needs experienced leaders

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