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Just as the minimum age to run for president is 35, should the U.S. state that the maximum age to run for president is age 70 (they cannot turn 70 before the election). If a president turns 70 during their first term, it would make them uneligible to run for second term. Even in good health, 70 + is too old for the stress of the oval office.
Last edited by Rachel NewYork; 06-22-2020 at 05:49 AM..
Absolutely...been saying that for years. No President should be in the office in his 80s...or even 70s really. Mental and physical health issues will undoubtedly show up. Besides, why would one want to spend the last part of their life in that stressful job?
I disagree and I don't like elderly Presidents but age is just a number but not a true medical age of a person. With medical science people should be able to live longer and healthier lives. Today 70 is the new 50 and and 60 is the new 40.
20-30 years ago, most people don't live past 70 that's why social security was designed to give people only a few years of retirement support but now most people are outliving social security's projections.
I am fine with no mandatory age limits. In reality, while POTUS is undoubtedly a stressful job, you are at the top of a very large bureaucracy and generally are making big policy and strategic decisions. All of this is to say that I think someone over a certain age who is still otherwise in good mental health can do this job fine.
For those who prove incapable of doing such due to cognitive decline, etc., we have a built-in mechanism to handle such a situation via the 25th Amendment.
I agree in principle, but I am not sure how to do it in practice. It seems like overregulation to put a firm number on it. But it prudent for us to have a minimum bar for health and fitness in this role, as it ages you quickly.
I disagree and I don't like elderly Presidents but age is just a number but not a true medical age of a person. With medical science people should be able to live longer and healthier lives. Today 70 is the new 50 and and 60 is the new 40.
20-30 years ago, most people don't live past 70 that's why social security was designed to give people only a few years of retirement support but now most people are outliving social security's projections.
I respect disagree. The average age of death of an American male is currently 76. You are suggesting that people today live 20 years longer than they did in 1990. 30 years ago, the average age of death for an male in the U.S. was 71. In 30 years, the needle has moved just 5 years. Either way, most people in their 70s have physical ailments that are just a natural part of getting old. [moderator edit]
Last edited by Rachel NewYork; 06-22-2020 at 05:50 AM..
I agree in principle, but I am not sure how to do it in practice. It seems like overregulation to put a firm number on it. But it prudent for us to have a minimum bar for health and fitness in this role, as it ages you quickly.
Why do you think a U.S. President must be 35 years of age to be elected? Seems bizarre, 34 is too young and not qualified, but 35 is ok?
Just as the minimum age to run for president is 35, should the U.S. state that the maximum age to run for president is age 70 (they cannot turn 70 before the election). If a president turns 70 during their first term, it would make them uneligible to run for second term. Even in good health, 70 + is too old for the stress of the oval office.
Cap at 70 years old? I totally disagree with you.
Other nations have had leaders in their 80s and generals as well. And these days being 70 is not like it used to be. More people are living longer and healthier.
Bernie Sanders is almost 80 and he still has a good head on his shoulders. Elizabeth Warren is in her early 70s and even Hillary Clinton would be a President in her 70s if she won in 2016. It is becoming normal because they have more wisdom and experience then say a 50 year old.
We are not electing a president to win the Olympics or an Iron man contest for us. We are electing them for their wisdom and experience and it would be crazy to say our seniors would not be qualified.
Last edited by Rachel NewYork; 06-22-2020 at 05:51 AM..
Why do you think a U.S. President must be 35 years of age to be elected? Seems bizarre, 34 is too young and not qualified, but 35 is ok?
That is a good question. After all why not 30 or 40?
I never read anything that mentioned the reason for 35. I wonder if it has anything to do with the founders opinions of George III?
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