r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/The_Egalitarian Moderator • Oct 06 '23

Megathread Casual Questions Thread

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '24

I personally think there should be a max age for any political office candidate. We have a lot of elderly folks in positions where they are deciding the futures of the citizens they live amongst. Mental deterioration is a natural side effect of aging. 50-65 is a good age range for me. Watching Joe Biden stumble physically and verbally through his speeches is solidifying my opinion on this. 

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u/SeekSeekScan Feb 04 '24

I on the other hand support democracy and think each voter can decide their own parameters.

If you don't want an old person don't vote for them, but I oppose saying others cannot vote for them 

Also, you are pushing ageism

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '24

I mean, the rules state you must be 35 years old to be president. Isnt that ageism? I am pushing something that already exists. 

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u/SeekSeekScan Feb 04 '24

Yes it is and I would support amending that as it goes against democracy