Americans agree on very
little these days, but age is one of the rare
exceptions. Nearly 80% of Americans support a
maximum age limit for elected
officials in Washington, and nearly three-quarters
support age limits for Supreme Court justices, according
to new national polling. Currently, the United States is
governed by some of the oldest political leaders in its
history. We have seen presidents fall asleep in
meetings, candidates forced to withdraw due to
age-related concerns, and lifetime appointments that
allow justices to remain in power well into their late
70s and beyond. One pharmacist even went on record to
say he filled
Alzheimer's prescriptions for
members or congress.
Sign the petition to demand
age limits, accountability, and a government that
reflects the people it serves.
A growing number
of leaders from across the political spectrum are now
calling for a mandatory retirement age for
presidents, members of Congress, cabinet officials, and
federal judges. This is not about disrespect. It is
about responsibility. In almost every other sector of
American life, there are clear limits tied to age,
health, and performance: from the military to corporate
leadership. Yet in Washington, lawmakers and judges are
allowed to hold immense power indefinitely, even as
cognitive decline becomes an open concern. Sign the petition to join us
in calling on Congress to introduce and pass legislation
establishing reasonable, uniform age limits for federal
elected officials and Supreme Court justices, ensuring
that public service remains service, not a lifetime
entitlement.
