Mandatory Retirement for Aging Politicians: Time for a Change?
The recent retirement of a representative has sparked a conversation about the age of politicians and their continued service. It’s a topic that deserves serious consideration, as the idea of mandatory retirement ages for elected officials is gaining traction.
The argument centers around the perceived decline in cognitive abilities associated with aging. While not suggesting that all older politicians are incapable, the concern is raised that the cognitive demands of high-level political office might exceed the capacities of some individuals, particularly those in their seventies, eighties, or even nineties. This is not an attack on older individuals as a group, but rather a discussion about the strenuous mental and physical demands of the job.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker