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.)
64% Yes |
36% No |
54% Yes |
27% No |
7% Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
3% No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused |
3% Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office |
2% No, this discriminates against older politicians |
2% No, I would prefer term limits instead |
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1% No, our government needs experienced leaders |
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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no politicians can only serve government max 12 years they only end up in media or law jobs after getting out of politics anyway. it's all about the money we need to reduce the WAGES
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No, but all politicians should be subject to a political erudition test that proves that they understand the role, the demographics, political and economic processes, etc.
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All politicians should have to pass one, irrelevant of age.
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They should be forced to retire at 68
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