Over three-fourths of Americans think there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey.
Enforce more common driving tests as you get older.
Everybody ages differently. It’s like saying that men shouldn’t drive until 25 because of their statistical probability to drive recklessly. Or that black teens should be pulled over more often because they get arrested for drug possession more often.
I’m surprised at the broad support for ageist policies on Lemmy. I figured a leftist space would be more principled.
I understand a lot of people are tired of old politicians but it doesn’t mean we need to start discriminating. I’ve met people who are quick and with it well into their 80s.
I’ve also met people who are near-zombies by 68
It varies by the individual - so why don’t we judge people on their individual characteristics instead of groups they happen to fall into? Race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability, etc.
because seniors currently have all the political power in the US, they shoot down that smart idea.
Florida, the state with one of the highest rates of old people, does have some laws.
Normally you get your license renewed and it lasts 8 years. After 80 it lasts 6 years. Normally you can renew your license online by just clicking a button and paying a fee. But after 80 you need to come into the DMV and do a vision test.
I think the tests could be a little more broad, and perhaps start a little earlier like at 75. So for example after 75 you need to renew your license every 3 years or something and must always do a vision test (and maybe even a driving test)
I’m sure other states have similar rules, I doubt Florida is leading the country on anything
