Should there be a forced retirement for elected officials?

SPC David S. — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:40:49 -0400

Sure there is wisdom with age but there is also the tendency to hang on to old ideas. Would we see more progress in forcing older politicians from public service?

https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2017/8/7/16105120/politicians-elderly-death-disability-mccain-supreme-court

We have a political problem no one wants to talk about: very old politicians

Death, disability, and mental impairment are among the statistically predictable risks.

Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Jul 18 at 2022 5:43 PM

Maj Robert Thornton — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:43:25 -0400

There should be term limits 2 and done forever!

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jul 18 at 2022 5:56 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:56:33 -0400

I'd prefer term limits, campaign finance reform, greater restrictions on the use of political spending, and more strict laws on ethics and conflicts of interest to simply implementing an age limit (which is a form of discrimination). If those issues are fixed, people won't have the incentive to hang around for 30-40-50 years. Take away a politician's ability to get rich off their position, and the problem will solve itself.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Jul 18 at 2022 8:29 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:29:05 -0400

SPC David S. Term limits - definitely. If we can put a term limit on the highest office in the land, why not politicians in Congress? We need new blood and ideas every so often.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2022 11:30 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:30:06 -0400

They are called elections. All you have to do us get involved but that's too much to ask ,Right.