• katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    20 days ago

    really hate how ageism has become mainstream these days… especially when there’s so many shitty politicians under 50.

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      20 days ago

      There are some government jobs that have mandatory retirement at a certain age (usually 65)-- is that ageism? I also don’t believe the majority of 80+ people are capable of understanding the modern needs of most of the country.

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        20 days ago

        the majority of 80+ people

        A case by case judgement should be made.

        Also, some of this may become increasingly moot as breakthroughs come.

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      20 days ago

      Same. It’s about the capabilities of the person.

      Also, this may become increasingly silly, and won’t, ahem, age all that well as a position to have on politicians if/when life extension starts to come online/become more prominent.