• Realitaetsverlust
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    4 months ago

    People above the age of 60 shouldn’t be allowed in political positions in general

    • oxjox@lemmy.mlOP
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      4 months ago

      I’m interested to learn why you feel this way.

      In contrast, I believe it takes decades of learning the political and legislative process and establishing the trust of your constituents and colleagues and organizations operating in your state. It’s one thing to be a junior senator or member of the house but, as a senior member of government, a 40 or 50 year may not be as well equipped to be proficient at their responsibilities; especially given the mixed bag of people being elected as representatives lately. That’s not to say I believe it requires someone to be older but I do think there’s a decent argument opposing your perspective. Also, by capping a representatives age, you’re failing to fully represent all Americans.

      We still have a system to get older or inefficient people out of office - it’s called an election. Sadly, not many people take our electoral process, or politics, too seriously so we’re more often choosing to stick with the status quo. Now you’ve got to debate if we’re too stupid to be allowed certain freedoms or if we should have the government step in to make choices for us.

      • Daxtron2@startrek.website
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        4 months ago

        I feel the issue is more the disproportionate representation of ages than the age itself. But there should be better mental fitness checks as well.