Would you support a mandatory retirement age of 75 for US House, US Senate & US Supreme Court Justices and if not why?

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Absolutely. Being senile is a big liability.

I support a mandatory retirement age, but being more than 75 years doesn't necessarily mean you're senile.

It’s more about having “skin in the game” It appears that many representatives/senators are creating or upholding laws that immediately benefit them, the companies that support them, and their industries on the whole.

If someone was closer to middle-age, they have enough experience to make good choices while also being young enough for the negative consequences to happen while they are still alive.

Many older reps claim to do it for "generations to come" or "my family."