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The US forces military personel to retire as early as age 62, with officers being forced out at 64 unless they're a two star or higher, in which case POTUS can defer retirement until age 68. Yet you let your politicians and judges stay if they don't die? SMH... New rule proposal: if you are going to turn 70 in the next term, then you're not eligible for election. And judges are retired the month after their 70th birthday.
10 USC §1253 subsection a: "Unless retired or separated earlier, each regular commissioned officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps serving in a general or flag officer grade shall be retired on the first day of the month following the month in which the officer becomes 64 years of age."
Subsection b abridged: "[...] a grade above major general or rear admiral, the retirement under subsection (a) of that officer may be deferred [...] by the President, but such a deferment may not extend beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the officer becomes 68 years of age [...]"
This is smart and would benefit American people
Therefore, it shall not be done.
Cue the people screaming “you can’t do that it’s ageist policy! What if they’re actually in good shape?”
Doesn’t matter. The ones in poor shape who refuse to give up the throne outweighs the few who somehow manage to stay relevant. It’s being out of touch with the 90% of the population below you in age, and that’s compounded by the bubble politicians live in already with their political games and maneuvering. All designed to keep themselves and their party in charge instead of actually giving a fuck about the country, willing to sacrifice their constituents for a corporate ~~bribe~~ campaign contribution.
People would be fine doing this for those in the service while crying about personal liberties when it affects them. People wouldn't wear masks to preserve the life of your cancer-laden grandmother and they certainly won't retire early and give up their power.
Nah, it would result in brain drain and power vacuums.
They already have drained brains. The vacuum already exists and the longer we wait the more powerful the implosion will be.