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> Why don’t they have an age limit on the president (or any elected office)? Because age is no indication of fitness for any kind of activity or role. It sure
by guenthert 2y ago
> Why don’t they have an age limit on the president (or any elected office)?
Because age is no indication of fitness for any kind of activity or role. It sure would be nice, if persons with high responsibilities would periodically undergo a fitness test. I'd think the founding fathers saw the election process as such fitness test and the electoral college as the judge of fitness of the presidential candidate.
- johnisgood 2y ago> age is no indication of fitness for any kind of activity or role. This is a generalization that overlooks the nuanced reality of human aging. Physical and cognitive functions become more pronounced in advanced age, such as above 70 or 80. Sure, age alone does not universally determine fitness for activities or roles, but it is a very important factor to consider. I am fine with fitness tests.
- bitcharmer 2y ago> Because age is no indication of fitness for any kind of activity or role Do we live on different planets. Most young people are able, most people over 80 will have mobility and/or cognition issues.
- dbsmith83 2y agoIt still says nothing about an individual. That's why you get to vote.